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Female model in evening dress, heels, bangle bracelet and earrings
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Joan Leslie
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designer: Joan Leslie
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1979
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, black pastel on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 25 3/16 x 18 7/8 in. (64 x 48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1971
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in two piece evening gown, the bodice has spaghetti straps and low straight neckline, made of tiered pleat fabric and tied at waist with very long ornamented cord, worn over fortuny pleated long skirt with sklit up left side, heels, bangle bracelt and long droopy earrings
Text in marker and pencil: " VERTICAL 3/14/79" Joan Leslie #17930 Bergdorf's 65 screen comb. line & tone Hold black solids 6 9/10"
torn at bottom
Text in marker and pencil: " VERTICAL 3/14/79" Joan Leslie #17930 Bergdorf's 65 screen comb. line & tone Hold black solids 6 9/10"
torn at bottom
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)