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Two female models wearing Anne Klein patterned dresses

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Anne Klein (American, 1923–1974)
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, pencil on paper
Dimensions Length x width: 41.9 x 33 cm (16 1/2 x 13 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1904
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionLeft: Woman wears Eastern-inspired outfit; all-over floral pattern, long full sleeves, cuffs at wrist, buttons down center front, wide waistline, full skirt, barefoot.

Right: robe with all-over pattern, trim along edges, tied around waist, wide legged apnt, barefoot.

Text at left in blue pencil and marker: " 16 1/8 VERTICAL/ 94 +/ 65 SCREEN/ COMB. L + TONE/ BERGDORFS" (left) "1 POS/ 95%" Text at top: " "1 POS/ 95%"

Text at bottom right in marker and pencil:"306X7/ ANNE KLEIN/ 4/18/76/ 13035"

Signature at right in marker: "KPB"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)