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Two female models wearing long skirted ensembles, headwear and shoes
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designed by: Kasper
Designed for: Joan Leslie
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designed by: Kasper
Designed for: Joan Leslie
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 41.9 x 33 cm (16 1/2 x 13 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1881
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting two female models in summer skirt ensembles:
Left: head scarf ,strapless dress of matching fabric,bodice gathered at center of bust and embellished with a flower, skirt is draped in two tiers, hem finished with scalloped cutwork , worn with sandals
Right: hip length blouse with scalloped cutwork hem, buttons down center front, bell-shaped sleeves, wide ribbon sash tied at waist, full skirtwith scalloped hem, flower worn in hair
Text in pencil and marker: "65 SCREEN/ COMB. LINE & TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID.-/ BERGDORFS" "VERTICAL" "705" (left); "PLEASE GET RID OF HAIR" "CASPER FOR JOAN HEALIE" "3043" "TONIGHT INSERT" "#13841" (right).
Left: head scarf ,strapless dress of matching fabric,bodice gathered at center of bust and embellished with a flower, skirt is draped in two tiers, hem finished with scalloped cutwork , worn with sandals
Right: hip length blouse with scalloped cutwork hem, buttons down center front, bell-shaped sleeves, wide ribbon sash tied at waist, full skirtwith scalloped hem, flower worn in hair
Text in pencil and marker: "65 SCREEN/ COMB. LINE & TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID.-/ BERGDORFS" "VERTICAL" "705" (left); "PLEASE GET RID OF HAIR" "CASPER FOR JOAN HEALIE" "3043" "TONIGHT INSERT" "#13841" (right).
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)