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Two women wearing multi-patterned ensembles

Illustrated by: Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Carol Horn
American
1970s

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, graphite, white-out 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 Number2009.1905
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting two female models:

Left: Model wears skull cap, multi-patterned short sleeved top, vest over, full bias-cut skirt, high heeled boots.

Right: Model wears multi-patterned top with gather at neck, loose sleeves, wide legged pants. Text on paper: "11/4/75" (top right); "VELOX/ LEAVE THIS IN/ 11" = 12"/ AND 16 3/4" = 16 1/4/ 109/ 97/ CAROL HORN/ VERTICAL" (left).

Written top left in marker : "11/4/75"

Written along right in blue pencil: "VERTICAL"

Written bottom right in pencil and ink: " VELOX leave this in 11"=12" and 16 3/4=161/4 109 97 65 screen combo

Signatures at bottom right in marker: " KPB Carol Horn"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)