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title: Peggy Eaton and the Petticoat Affair
author: Unknown Artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20143/peggy-eaton-and-the-petticoat-affair/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-03-05
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# Peggy Eaton and the Petticoat Affair
_Authored by Unknown Artist_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20143.jpg)
## Image Caption
A cigar box depicting the [Petticoat affair](https://www.worldhistory.org/Petticoat_Affair/) (1829-1831); Margaret 'Peggy' Eaton (née O'Neill) is depicted in the center. To the left, President [Andrew Jackson](https://www.worldhistory.org/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.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Artist, U. (2025, March 05). Peggy Eaton and the Petticoat Affair. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Artist, Unknown. "Peggy Eaton and the Petticoat Affair." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 05, 2025. .
### MLA
Artist, Unknown. "Peggy Eaton and the Petticoat Affair." *World History Encyclopedia*, 05 Mar 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cigar_box_Peggy_O%27neal.jpg) by [**Unknown Artist**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cigar_box_Peggy_O%27neal.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 05 March 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.