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Petticoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige skirt with pink and green floral print, featuring a gathered waist and a layered, ruffled hem. The top portion of the skirt is made of a lightweight fabric with a repeating pattern of small pink flowers and green leaves on a beige background. The bottom half has horizontal strips of lace and fabric with a similar floral pattern. Petticoat by Mary Phelps Jacob.

Artwork Details

Date
1896–98
Medium
silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
447 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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