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Sketch from couture sketch book


White organdie with black satin
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
American
about 1966

Medium/Technique Black marker on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (35 x 27 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.3844.17
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionLeft: dress with square neck, short sleeves, black strips over shoulders and across top of bust with bows at corners, buttons down center front. Right: woman's head with hair pulled back. Text: "WHITE ORGANDIE WITH BLACK SATIN" (left).
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)