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Three female models in skirted ensembles: Left model in skirt, matching shawl, turtleneck top, belt heels; middle model in hat, turtleneck top, matching skirt and belted jacket, heels; right model in dress with belt, heels

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Hubert de Givenchy (French, 1927 – 2018)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1975

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash on paper mounted to board
Dimensions Height x width: 21 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. (55.5 x 44.5 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1953
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting three female models in skirted ensembles:

Left: Model in snug long sleeve urtleneck ribbed top, wide buckled belt and straight silouette wrapped skirt, it's fringed fabric is a large-scale swirl print, worn with matching shawl and strap heels

Middle: Model in top with oversize ribbed turtleneck, worn under a pullover jacket with open v-neck with widel lapels and belted with cord at hips, worn with matching below knee skirt, t-strap heels and cloche hat

Text in pencil and ink on paper: "Givenchy, Dusk Day Notte 94x KPB"
and board: "65 screen rush Bergdorf's 12 3/4"=12 1/8" 9/14/75"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)