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Long scarf and low cut evening dress
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Sketch from couture sketch book
Long scarf and low cut evening dress
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 Number2009.3844.103
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionWoman wearing skull cap, scarf around neck reaching up to nose, evenign gown with spaghetti straps, low cust front, style lines from under bust to floor. Text: "FEMMES D'AUJORD'HUI DE VILMORIN: $ DUCHESSE. F.F. PEGGY ROCHE ELLE JACQUES DELAHAYE HELENE DU TURKHEIM." (RIGHT).
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)