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Petticoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress is a long, full skirted garment. The dress is light-colored, possibly beige or off-white. The dress has a floral pattern in shades of red, green, and brown. The bodice has a square neckline and 3/4 length sleeves. The jacket is open at the front and has a ruffled edge. The jacket and bodice have a floral patterned design. The skirt is gathered at the waist and falls in folds to the floor. The mannequin is white and headless. The mannequin's hands are positioned at the waist. The background is a plain light-colored wall. The title of the dress is "Petticoat". The artist is not visually identifiable.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
silk, metallic thread, linen
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
407 × 625 px
Museum record:
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