Petticoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Petticoat by an unknown artist is a long, cream-colored skirt made of layers of gathered and ruffled fabric. The skirt is displayed on a wooden stand. It appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly silk or cotton. The fabric is gathered at the waist and falls in folds to the floor. The bottom of the skirt has multiple layers of ruffles, giving it a full and flared shape. The color is a light cream or beige. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The skirt is positioned at an angle, with the front slightly lifted and the back trailing on the floor.