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The Duchess of Windsor in fur coat
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The Duchess of Windsor in fur coat

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Wallis Simpson, known as The Duchess of Windsor (American, 1895 or 1896–1986)
mid 20th–20th century
Medium/TechniqueBlack marker and black pen on tissue paper
DimensionsHeight x width: (41 x 28 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession number2009.452
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsFashion illustration
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)
Image Not Available for Mrs. Gilbert (Kitty) Miller in Edwardian coat with cigarette holder
Mrs. Gilbert (Kitty) Miller in Edwardian coat with cigarette holder
Kenneth Paul Block
mid 20th–late 20th century
Image Not Available for Female and male model in knee length coats
Female and male model in knee length coats
Kenneth Paul Block
February 24, 1966
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French woman in slinky long black dress with patterned scarf and hat
Kenneth Paul Block
February 24, 1966
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French girl selling flowers
Kenneth Paul Block
February 24, 1966
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Older French woman in suit and hat
Kenneth Paul Block
February 24, 1966
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Black poodle with wine at cafe table
Kenneth Paul Block
February 24, 1966
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French legs at fashion show
Kenneth Paul Block
February 24, 1966
Image Not Available for French legs at fashion show
French legs at fashion show
Kenneth Paul Block
February 24, 1966
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Alexandra Danilova at City Center
Kenneth Paul Block
1960s
Amanda Burden in her outfit for Truman Capote's Black and White ball
Amanda Burden in her outfit for Truman Capote's Black and White ball
Kenneth Paul Block
November 29, 1966
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Kay Thompson on animal rug
Kenneth Paul Block
May 13, 1965
Image Not Available for Female model in blue denim robe over cotton leggings and shirt
Female model in blue denim robe over cotton leggings and shirt
Kenneth Paul Block
February 13, 1986