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Image Not Available for Three female models in 1980s fashions – l to r – suit with pleated skirt (possibly Adolfo?); coat dress; and short fitted jacket over long skirt
Three female models in 1980s fashions – l to r – suit with pleated skirt (possibly Adolfo?); coat dress; and short fitted jacket over long skirt
Image Not Available for Three female models in 1980s fashions – l to r – suit with pleated skirt (possibly Adolfo?); coat dress; and short fitted jacket over long skirt

Three female models in 1980s fashions – l to r – suit with pleated skirt (possibly Adolfo?); coat dress; and short fitted jacket over long skirt

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Fairchild Publications
late 20th century
Medium/TechniqueBlack marker and charcoal and white paint on paper
DimensionsHeight x width: (61 x 48 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession number2009.1795
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 Female model in wool checked apron-style tunic over hooded turtleneck
Female model in wool checked apron-style tunic over hooded turtleneck
Kenneth Paul Block
April 26, 1966
Image Not Available for Gibson girl figure on poster for fashion exhibit
Gibson girl figure on poster for fashion exhibit
Kenneth Paul Block
December 1975
Image Not Available for Two female models in dresses with short jackets, one wearing scarf on head, other with hat
Two female models in dresses with short jackets, one wearing scarf on head, other with hat
Kenneth Paul Block
November 1, 1960
Carole Lombard in profile with black hat
Carole Lombard in profile with black hat
Kenneth Paul Block
June 28, 1962
Two female models in skirts and jackets and sandals with red sun
Two female models in skirts and jackets and sandals with red sun
Kenneth Paul Block
March 3–10, 1978
Five female models in ski and apres-ski fashions
Five female models in ski and apres-ski fashions
Kenneth Paul Block
January 23–30, 1976
Female model in yellow peignior coat over matching nightgown
Female model in yellow peignior coat over matching nightgown
Kenneth Paul Block
March 17–24, 1978
Five female models in resort wear by NY designers – lots of white and blue and black
Five female models in resort wear by NY designers – lots of white and blue and black
Kenneth Paul Block
August 1, 1988
Image Not Available for Female model in French lingerie
Female model in French lingerie
Kenneth Paul Block
June 9, 1988
Two female models wearing a "feminine and diaphanous" look for spring – at left, for day, silk shirt and slim skirt with crocheted cardigan; and at right, for evening geometric-print tunic over a long slim skirt
Two female models wearing a "feminine and diaphanous" look for spring – at left, for day, silk shirt and slim skirt with crocheted cardigan; and at right, for evening geometric-print tunic over a long slim skirt
Kenneth Paul Block
November 14–21, 1975
Image Not Available for Four female models in evening gowns on blue paper
Four female models in evening gowns on blue paper
Kenneth Paul Block
1950–90
Image Not Available for Five female models in colorful tunics, then a trend, all by YSL
Five female models in colorful tunics, then a trend, all by YSL
Kenneth Paul Block
March 19–26, 1976