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Velvet dress with pattern
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Sketch from couture sketch book
Velvet dress with pattern
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 Number2009.3844.181
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionCenter: Woman wearing dark head scarf, turtleneck dress, top part is velvet with long sleeves, bottom half begins under bust and has pattern; form fitting. Right: Long sleeved patterned dress with V-neck. Text on paper: "VELVET" (left).
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)