Carter, D. M., 1827-1881 Moll Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth

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GLC#
GLC08878.0067-View header record
Type
Images
Date
1856
Author/Creator
Carter, D. M., 1827-1881
Title
Moll Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
1 print : b&w Height: 27 cm, Width: 18 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

One engraving entitled, "Moll Pitcher at The Battle of Monmouth" dated 1856. Depicts a popular American Revolution legend. Molly Pitcher (misspelled as Moll) had been carrying water to her husbands artillery crew, when he was wounded, she took his place for the remainder of the battle. Engraved by J. Rogers after a painting by D. M. Carter. Original painting was in possession of publisher at time of engraving.

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