Untitled (Figure in outsized plaid jacket), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s
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
- Creation: 2002
- Creation: circa 1980s
Creator
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Biographical / Historical
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.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Anglo Fabrics, 2002
Physical Description
23 1/2 x 16 inches. Marker and charcoal.
General
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.
General
Published
Subject
- Anglo Fabrics Company, Inc. (Acquisition, Organization)
- Anglo Fabrics Company, Inc. (subject, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository