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title: Molly Pitcher
author: J. C. Armytage after Chappel
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18928/molly-pitcher/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-05-10
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# Molly Pitcher
_Authored by J. C. Armytage after Chappel_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18928.jpg)
## Image Caption
Molly Pitcher loading a cannon at the [Battle of Monmouth](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2400/battle-of-monmouth/) (28 June 1778). The legend of Molly Pitcher is probably a composite of several [women](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/women/) from the [American Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Revolution/) including Mary Ludwig Hays and Margaret Corbin. Engraving by J. C. Armytage after Chappel, c. 1859.
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Chappel, J. C. A. a. (2024, May 10). Molly Pitcher. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Chappel, J. C. Armytage after. "Molly Pitcher." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 10, 2024. .
### MLA
Chappel, J. C. Armytage after. "Molly Pitcher." *World History Encyclopedia*, 10 May 2024, .
## License & Copyright
The public domain content above is from the [Library of Congress](http://www.loc.gov/). You can copy it freely. [Original image](https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004672798/) by [**J. C. Armytage after Chappel**](https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004672798/). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 10 May 2024. 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.