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Petticoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored petticoat by Petticoat. A cream-colored skirt is shown on a mannequin. The skirt has a wide waistband and is gathered at the waist. It features multiple horizontal rows of decorative cutwork trim across the bottom half. The trim is a slightly darker cream color than the rest of the skirt. The skirt appears to be made of a lightweight fabric, possibly cotton or linen, and has a subtle sheen to it. The background of the image is black.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–59
Medium
cotton
Culture
American or European
Dimensions
278 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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