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Two female models wearing Bill Blass pants ensembles
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
For: Blassport
For: Bill Blass, Inc. (American, founded 1970)
Designer: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
For: Blassport
For: Bill Blass, Inc. (American, founded 1970)
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 53 x 34.5 cm (20 7/8 x 13 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1868
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting two female models:
left in mid-length tunic slit hight at sides, belt tied at waist, dolmation wide sleeves and loose pants worn with pointed shoes and bangle bracelets
Right: model is topless in open sided tunic with tied at side under arms,vloose pants, pointed shoes, bangle bracelet.
Text in marker and pencil:"B.GBLASSPORT" "12/21" (bottom left); "VERTICAL" "16 1/2" "81 +" (right), "VELOX- HOLD THIS LINE" (center).
Signature in marker on left: "KPB"
left in mid-length tunic slit hight at sides, belt tied at waist, dolmation wide sleeves and loose pants worn with pointed shoes and bangle bracelets
Right: model is topless in open sided tunic with tied at side under arms,vloose pants, pointed shoes, bangle bracelet.
Text in marker and pencil:"B.GBLASSPORT" "12/21" (bottom left); "VERTICAL" "16 1/2" "81 +" (right), "VELOX- HOLD THIS LINE" (center).
Signature in marker on left: "KPB"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)