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Princess Napoleon in lace and organdy dress with silk flowers

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Chanel Beaute
For: House of Chanel (French, founded 1909)
Model: Princess Napoleon
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: W Magazine
American
May 28–June 4, 1976

Medium/Technique Watercolor and black marker on paper
Dimensions Height x width: (55 x 33 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.368
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "Paris fashions for New Orleans ball" (W Magazine) (color)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)