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Petticoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Petticoat". The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric, likely a petticoat. The fabric is off-white and appears to be made of a lightweight material. It has a quilted texture with a diamond pattern on the left side. The right side features a floral pattern with leaves and flowers. The fabric is slightly wrinkled and has a rough edge around the perimeter. The background of the image is solid black. The artist is not visually identifiable in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–75
Medium
cotton, linen
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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