Petticoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Petticoat by an unknown artist is a cream-colored, long skirt with a wide waistband. The skirt is gathered at the waist and falls in folds to the bottom. It has horizontal stripes that are made of gathered fabric, creating a layered effect. The bottom of the skirt has a decorative lace trim with a scalloped edge. The skirt appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly cotton or linen. The background of the image is black.