Petticoat panel
Flag of IndiaEuropean Sculpture and Decorative ArtsTextiles-Painted and Printedthird quarter 18th century

Petticoat panel is a textiles-painted and printed of Indian, Coromandel Coast, for the Dutch market origin created in third quarter 18th century using cotton, painted resist and mordant, dyed measuring 33 5/8 x 67 1/2 in. (85.4 x 171.5 cm) — now part of the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCotton, painted resist and mordant, dyed
Dimensions33 5/8 x 67 1/2 in. (85.4 x 171.5 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Painted and Printed
DepartmentEuropean Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Credit LinePurchase, Friends of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Gifts, 1992
Datethird quarter 18th century

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Indian, Coromandel Coast, for the Dutch market culture. The estimated date range is 1750 – 1775.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Petticoat panel?

Petticoat panel is housed in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Petticoat panel created?

Petticoat panel dates to third quarter 18th century.

What material is Petticoat panel made from?

Petticoat panel is crafted from cotton, painted resist and mordant, dyed.

Is Petticoat panel in the public domain?

Petticoat panel is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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