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Collection of Ten Bill Blass (American, 1922-2002) Couture Sketches 1980s, of assorted designs, each with fabric swatches and handwritten instructions to the seamstress charged with making the working sample, each presented in a carved, parcel-gilt and peint-en-blanc frame and glazed. each overall h. 17-3/4", w. 14-3/4" Provenance: Collection of Ruth and Michael Burke, Covington, Louisiana. Notes: Ruth Burke worked closely with Bill Blass from 1980-1990 as his vendeuse, traveling the country with him and overseeing fashion events and sales at all of the leading stores. Her couture wardrobe was designed specifically for her by Mr. Blass.