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Late 1940s Fred A. Block Black Crepe Shirtwaist Dress w Pale Blue Beaded Insets
Late 1940s Fred A. Block Black Crepe Shirtwaist Dress w Pale Blue Beaded Insets

Late 1940s Fred A. Block Black Crepe Shirtwaist Dress w Pale Blue Beaded Insets

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful late 1940s Fred A. Block Original black rayon crepe shirtwaist-style cocktail dress with fitted waist (belt missing) and covered buttons down front to hip.

Category

1940s American Cocktail Dresses

1940s Fred Block Mint Green Wool Gabardine Chrome-Studded Strong-Shoulder Jacket
1940s Fred Block Mint Green Wool Gabardine Chrome-Studded Strong-Shoulder Jacket

1940s Fred Block Mint Green Wool Gabardine Chrome-Studded Strong-Shoulder Jacket

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Fred A. Block Mint Green Wool Gabardine Chrome-Studded Strong-Shoulder Jacket: Hip-Length full jacket is draped straight down from the bold, iconic shoulders.

Category

1940s American Jackets

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Fred A. Block Sterling Silver 1930-1950’s Costume Pin
Fred A. Block Sterling Silver 1930-1950’s Costume Pin

Fred A. Block Sterling Silver 1930-1950’s Costume Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Fred A. Block Material: sterling silver Weight: 53.36 grams Dimensions: pin measures 65 X 65mm

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fred A. Block 40s Heavily Studded Suit
Fred A. Block 40s Heavily Studded Suit

Fred A. Block 40s Heavily Studded Suit

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous, heavily studded suit in a leaf motif and throughout entire suit with silver round metal studs in 2-3 different sizes. Approx size 8 US. Skirt waist is 29" and is 30" lo...

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1940s American Skirt Suits

1940s Fred Block Heavily Studded Wool Jacket
1940s Fred Block Heavily Studded Wool Jacket

1940s Fred Block Heavily Studded Wool Jacket

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful 1940s Fred Block wool jacket with a strong-shouldered boxy silhouette and heavy silver studding over the entire jacket.

Category

1940s American Jackets

1940's Fred A. Block Embroidered Jacket
1940's Fred A. Block Embroidered Jacket

1940's Fred A. Block Embroidered Jacket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous jacket from Fred A. Block dates to the 1940's and is made of brown wool gabardine with cream, tan, blue, and brown hand embroidery in a geometric pattern.

Category

1940s American Jackets

Fred A. Block Studded Black Suit
Fred A. Block Studded Black Suit

Fred A. Block Studded Black Suit

Located in Chicago, IL

This c. 1940s suit has an elaborate design in chrome plated studs. The stud work is exceptional with tiny polka-dots all over and dense floral designs accenting the hips and neckline...

Category

1940s American Skirt Suits

Untitled (Block Head Grandson)
Untitled (Block Head Grandson)

Untitled (Block Head Grandson)

By Jana Paleckova

Located in New Haven, CT

Medium: Oil paint on vintage photograph Jana Paleckova is represented by Fred Giampietro Gallery, New Haven, Ct Jana Paleckova is a self-taught artist living in the Czech Republ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary fred a block you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Blue, Brown and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect fred a block may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Fred Press — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Fred A Block?

On average, a fred a block on 1stDibs sells for $700, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $1,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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