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Female model wearing Bill Blass skirt ensemble
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designer: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 64 x 48.5 cm (25 3/16 x 19 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1875
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in Bill Blass separates: blouse buttoned at neck slit down center front, wide bell-shaped sleeves, floral patterned floor length flowing skirt tied with sash embelished with a big flower
Text in ink, marker and pencil: "VERTICAL" (left); "BERGDORFS/ 65 SCREEN/ COMB. HINE + TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID" "TONIGHT 4822 INSERT" "BLASS 13867" (bottom right).
Signature at left in marker: "KPB"
Head drawn on separate paper pasted to original
Text in ink, marker and pencil: "VERTICAL" (left); "BERGDORFS/ 65 SCREEN/ COMB. HINE + TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID" "TONIGHT 4822 INSERT" "BLASS 13867" (bottom right).
Signature at left in marker: "KPB"
Head drawn on separate paper pasted to original
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)