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Female model in skirt suit, top, jacket, hat hose, bracelet

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, graphite, white-out on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 9 13/16 x 11 13/16 in. (25 x 30 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.2035
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in 30s look tailored plaid skirt suit, dark turtleneck top, dark textured hose and cloche style brimmed hat: suit jacket has lapels and buttons down front with side flap pockets, below knee skirt is fastened down left front with matching buttons

Text in pencil and marker: VERTICAL 800 automatic drop-out Bergdorfs 65 screen comb. L & tone hold all blacks solid 13447

Samp: "Tuesday insert"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)