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three female models featuring patterned shawls

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, graphite, white-out on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 23 13/16 x 18 1/8 in. (60.5 x 46 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.2033
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting three female model featuring variety of patterned shawls:

Top model in dark turtleneck under striped shawl edged with thin knotted tassels

Middle model's shawl's decoration appears Kimono inspired: huge scale floral motif surrounded by tight plaid, shawl edged in short fringe

Right model's shawl is Celtic inspired wide scale plaid edged with fringe

Text in pencil and marker: "VERTICAL Bergdorfs 65 screen comb. line & tone hold blacks solid #14692"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)