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Petticoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Petticoat by an unknown artist shows a skirt, possibly a petticoat, on a headless mannequin. The skirt is cream colored with a pink flower print. A scalloped pink band separates the pink and cream colors. The bottom half of the skirt is sheer with yellow lace overlay. The bottom of the skirt is edged in yellow lace. The skirt is displayed on a mannequin with a plain grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
1895–98
Medium
silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
516 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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