Moll Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth.

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• ARTIST: D. Carter

• PUBLISHER: Published by Martin, Johnson & Co.

• MEDIUM: Steel plate engraving.

  DATE: 1858

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 1/8 x 7 1/4" (13 x 18.5 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: Painted by D.M. Carter; Engraved by J. Rogers.<br><br> It's unknown if the story of Molly Pitcher is a work of folklore or truth, but as the story goes Molly (nicknamed Moll) tended to her husband's cannon following his death at the Battle of Monmouth. In this engraving Moll is seen prepping the cannon as the continental soldiers behind it prepare to fire At her feet is the body of her fallen husband.

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• CONDITION: Good condition. B/W

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Historical , Revolutionary War