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Two female models wearing Mort Shraeder skirt and jacket ensembles, scarfs, hose and heels
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Mort Schrader
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designer: Mort Schrader
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, white gouache, pencil on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 64 x 48.5 cm (25 3/16 x 19 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1871
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting two female models in Mort Shraeder skirt and jacket ensembles:
Left: herringbone jacket with one button and lapels, full skirt hits mid calf, pinstripe tights, heels.
Right: woman wearing sport jacket with zipper center front and pulls around neck, full skirt, pinstripe tights, heels.
Text in ink, marker and pencil on paper: "VERTICAL" (left); "BERGDORFS/ 65 SCREEN/ COMB. HINE + TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID" "SEPT. 4/ MORT SHRAEDER 15226" "JACKET/ TOO BOXY/ MORE RUFFLE" (bottom); "780" (top right).
Left: herringbone jacket with one button and lapels, full skirt hits mid calf, pinstripe tights, heels.
Right: woman wearing sport jacket with zipper center front and pulls around neck, full skirt, pinstripe tights, heels.
Text in ink, marker and pencil on paper: "VERTICAL" (left); "BERGDORFS/ 65 SCREEN/ COMB. HINE + TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID" "SEPT. 4/ MORT SHRAEDER 15226" "JACKET/ TOO BOXY/ MORE RUFFLE" (bottom); "780" (top right).
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)