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Block, Kenneth Paul, 1924-2009 (1924-2009)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1924-2009

Biography

Kenneth Paul Block was an American fashion illustrator. He worked as an in-house artist for Fairchild Publications and was featured prominently in their magazines Women's Wear Daily and W. His personal clientele included fashion retailers including Bergdorf-Goodman, Lord &Taylor, and Bonwit-Teller. His long-term life partner was fellow artist and fabric designer Morton Ribyat.

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Untitled (Figure in bow-tied tunic, pleated skirt and hat), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.199
Scope and Contents

Figure in bow-tied tunic, pleated skirt and hat; Black and white: marker and charcoal; Signed center left; Client Anglo Fabrics

Dates: 2002; circa 1980s

Untitled (Figure in outsized plaid jacket), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.196
Scope and Contents

Figure in outsized plaid jacket, knee socks and beret; Black and white: marker and charcoal; Signed center right; Client Anglo Fabrics

Dates: 2002; circa 1980s

Untitled (Figure in outsized plaid jacket), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.197
Scope and Contents

Figure in outsized plaid jacket, knee socks and beret; Black and white: marker and charcoal; Signed center right; Client Anglo Fabrics

Dates: 2002; circa 1980s

Untitled (Figure in pantsuit holding hat), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.198
Scope and Contents

Figure in pantsuit holding hat; Black and white: marker and wash; Signed center right; Client Anglo Fabrics

Dates: 2002; circa 1980s

Untitled (Figure in print ruffled sleeveless dress), undated, 2001, undated

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.307
Scope and Contents

Figure in print ruffled sleeveless dress; Black and white: charcoal and gouache on gray paper

Dates: 2001; undated

Untitled (Seated figure in short jacket and dirndl skirt), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.200
Scope and Contents

Seated figure in short jacket and dirndl skirt; Black and white: marker and wash; Signed center left; Client Anglo Fabrics

Dates: 2002; circa 1980s

Untitled (Three figures, one in sleeveless sheath, one in pinstriped tunic, one in ruffled sleeves), undated, 2001, undated

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.342
Scope and Contents

Three figures, one in sleeveless sheath, one in pinstriped tunic, one in ruffled sleeves; Black and white: charcoal and gouache on gray paper

Dates: 2001; undated