Petticoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Petticoat by an unkown artist. The image shows a long, off-white, ruffled skirt or underskirt on a wooden stand. The skirt is made of a lightweight fabric, possibly cotton or linen, and has multiple layers of ruffles. The ruffles are gathered at the waist and fall in loose folds to the floor. The skirt is dirty and has some stains. The wooden stand is visible underneath the skirt, and it appears to be a simple, flat base with a small lip around the edge. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. The skirt appears to be an antique or vintage item, possibly from the 19th or early 20th century.