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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

  • Creation: 2002
  • Creation: circa 1980s

Creator

Language of Materials

English Latin

Conditions Governing Access

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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.

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.

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Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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