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Two female models in Beene Bag dresses, one worn with turtleneck pullover sweater, worn with tights and flats
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designed for: Beene Bag
Published by: The New York Times
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designed for: Beene Bag
Published by: The New York Times
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1977
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, black pastel on paper
Dimensions
Height x length: 64.5 x 48.5 cm (25 3/8 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 Number2009.1913
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting two female models in in waltz length skirt floral patterned ensembles, textured hose and flats
Left: Model's loose tunic cut dress is drawn in at waist with a long cord tied in a bow, has dalmation long sleeves:dress appears to be worn with a turtleneck top under the boat neckline and a cord-like necklace
Right: Model is depicted with similar skirt but a heavy ribbed turtleneck pullover sweater is worn on top
Text at left and bottom in pencil and marker: "VERTICAL Bergdorf's 65 Screen Combine andd tone Hold Blacks Solid CA52 '71 BEENE BAG"
Two stamps: "Beene bag Times 10/23/77"
"2nd BOOK SUN. MAIN"
Signature in marker pasted in at left:"KPB"
Two smudges at right
Left: Model's loose tunic cut dress is drawn in at waist with a long cord tied in a bow, has dalmation long sleeves:dress appears to be worn with a turtleneck top under the boat neckline and a cord-like necklace
Right: Model is depicted with similar skirt but a heavy ribbed turtleneck pullover sweater is worn on top
Text at left and bottom in pencil and marker: "VERTICAL Bergdorf's 65 Screen Combine andd tone Hold Blacks Solid CA52 '71 BEENE BAG"
Two stamps: "Beene bag Times 10/23/77"
"2nd BOOK SUN. MAIN"
Signature in marker pasted in at left:"KPB"
Two smudges at right
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)