👉 Petticoatism, also known as Petticoat Society or the "Petty Tailor's Society," was a movement in the United States that emerged during the late 19th century and early 20th century. It originated from the idea of dressing up children in petticoats, which were often worn by servants or other female figures in the home. The term "petticoat" comes from the English word for a woman's dress, and it was