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Petticoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The garment Petticoat by the artist is a long, wide skirt with a high waistline. The top portion of the skirt is gold-colored with a floral pattern and scalloped edges. Below this section, there are two sections of fabric with a pink and white floral pattern. The bottom section of the skirt is gold-colored with a ruffled edge. The skirt has multiple layers of fabric, with horizontal bands of gold-colored fabric featuring pink stitching and ruffles. The skirt is displayed on a wooden stand against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 1890s
Medium
silk
Culture
probably French
Dimensions
412 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

More from probably French