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Female model in short dress, strappy shoes, wearing earrings and holding a scarf

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Pauline Trigère (American (born in France), 1912–2002)
American
1970s

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, white pastel on 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 Number2009.1937
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in midlength dress styled after a Greek chiton: edged with broad stripes, the straight neckline is gathered at points along the shoulder and gathered at waist forming wide sleeves, skirt has slits up the sides, dress is worn with strappy shoes and earrings, model holds scarf of matching fabric

Text in marker and pencil:" VERTICAL V.K. TRIGERE 13882 KPB"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)