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Sketch from couture sketch book


Layered white top of evening gown
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
American
mid 20th–20th century

Medium/Technique Black marker and ink on paper
Dimensions Length x width: 60.5 x 48 cm (23 13/16 x 18 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.3841
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionDark woman wears hair teased tall, evening gown with: thin white straps, large white layered fabric covering her top, slim black floor length dress.
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)