Illustration
A cigar box depicting the Petticoat affair (1829-1831); Margaret 'Peggy' Eaton (née O'Neill) is depicted in the center. To the left, President Andrew Jackson offers her flowers – symbolizing his support for her during the scandal – while to the right, her husband John Eaton duels a man who had insulted her.
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Artist, U. (2025, March 05). Peggy Eaton and the Petticoat Affair. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20143/peggy-eaton-and-the-petticoat-affair/
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Artist, Unknown. "Peggy Eaton and the Petticoat Affair." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 05, 2025. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20143/peggy-eaton-and-the-petticoat-affair/.
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Artist, Unknown. "Peggy Eaton and the Petticoat Affair." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 05 Mar 2025. Web. 08 Mar 2025.
