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Babe Paley smoking and shopping at Chez Ninon, the custom fashion salon, wearing a white wool dress
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Model: Barbara "Babe" Paley (American, 1915–1978)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
Model: Barbara "Babe" Paley (American, 1915–1978)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
March 12, 1964
Medium/Technique
Charcoal and white paint on gray paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (62 x 48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1207
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "America's Most Elegant Woman" (Women's Wear Daily) (black and white)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)