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Two female models in leisure pajama sets and shoes
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designed by: Roy Halston Frowick, known as Halston (American, 1932–1990)
Designed by: Roy Halston Frowick, known as Halston (American, 1932–1990)
American
1975
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, black pastel on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 20 7/8 x 13 9/16 in. (53 x 34.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1917
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting two female models in splotchy printed leisure ensembles worn with toeless shoes
Left: Model's slim hip lenth tunic top has scalloped hem, scoop neckline and spaghetti straps, worn over loose pants, worn with matching wide flowing wrap with scalloped hem and long narrow scarf at neck
Right: Full hip length tunic over loose pants worn with long full matching open jacket with wide sleeves, a soft wide scarf worn at neck
Text in marker and pencil:"VERTICAL Velox hold this lines 86 Velox 19=16 1/2 65 screen Comb. L & tone B.G. 12/7/75 Halston"
Signature in marker at left:"KPB"
Left: Model's slim hip lenth tunic top has scalloped hem, scoop neckline and spaghetti straps, worn over loose pants, worn with matching wide flowing wrap with scalloped hem and long narrow scarf at neck
Right: Full hip length tunic over loose pants worn with long full matching open jacket with wide sleeves, a soft wide scarf worn at neck
Text in marker and pencil:"VERTICAL Velox hold this lines 86 Velox 19=16 1/2 65 screen Comb. L & tone B.G. 12/7/75 Halston"
Signature in marker at left:"KPB"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)