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Female model in plaid skirt with matching jacket, belted top, ascot and heels

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, white gouache, white-out on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 16 15/16 x 13 3/8 in. (43 x 34 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1958
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in plaid straight wrap around skirt with matching plaid hip length jacket lined in contrasting windowpane print, a white solid hip length top with crewneck open neckline has three big buttons, worn with herringbone ascot and heels

Text in marker, pencil and pen: " KPB "A" 65 screen Bergdorf's 492 Bill Blass 49
8 1/4"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)