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Female model in dress with belt worn with scarf, hose and heels

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designed by: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
American
1970

Medium/Technique Ink wash, black pastel, white-out on pastel paper
Dimensions Height x width: 25 x 18 7/8 in. (63.5 x 48 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1916
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in dress printed with bands of paisley and folk motifs: bodice has large collar,long full sleevesfitted at waist by broad belt with big buckle, the full skirt is sharply pleated, worn with matching scarf tied in front, dark hose and heels

Text in pencil bottom left: "110 sc setup 48.5 BILL BLASS 1970"

Signature in pastel at right:"KPB"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)