{"product_id":"leading-lady-mercy-otis-warren-copy-1","title":"Leading Lady Deborah Sampson Gannett","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeading Lady Deborah Sampson Gannett became the first and only woman to serve as an active duty Continental soldier for the Revolutionary War, disguised as a male soldier. She served for 17 months as a member of the Light Company of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment under the command of Captain George Webb, and was provided an honorable discharge when injuries revealed her gender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeborah was a farmer, a lecturer, a teacher, a weaver, a tool maker, and she is the only woman who received a pension for serving active duty during the Revolutionary War. She was posthumously designated the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She was posthumously honored with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society Commemorative Medal. Deborah earned the respect of the congressman who helped her secure the pension she earned, the General she served under, as well as Paul Revere, who she called her friends. Learn Deborah's story and read more using the resources provided in her bio.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is my artistic interpretation of Deborah’s likeness based on the sources and description available to me.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revolutionary Women Series is a capsule collection created for America 250. It explores the early settlement of the United States, highlighting selected women and folk heroines. This series explores delicate and difficult themes, while providing historical insight into the lives of women and girls that is often not taught. It is important that we learn it, have a better understanding of it, and learn from it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leading Ladies of Suffrage Series, 100 Years + of Marching for Our Rights, The Revolutionary Women Series \u0026amp; The Leading Ladies in Flight \u0026amp; The Space Age series is back! My designs are renewed, digitized, and elevated to bring you new information, more resources, and you can now print my pre-painted version or color your own designs. Each is fully digitized, and is wearing a uniquely tailored gown, outfit, or flight suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome patters are available in my newly created Saunter patterns. Saunter is available as a set of patterns or individually. See my Design Studio \u0026amp; Creative Space for more information on Saunter! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope that you enjoy collecting these historically inspired creative collectibles, and that they spark your interest in learning more about the women they honor. Please utilize the biographical content and resources included with each of the patterns to do additional research on each leader. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll downloads are available upon purchase. Please note that no physical product will be shipped to you unless otherwise specified. All sales are final. If you experience any issue with your download(s), please notify me and I will be happy to assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA\u003cspan\u003ell artwork is the creation of InterArtist Jen Haefeli, Wild Root Creations®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WildRootCreations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52715317035295,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/1782\/6847\/files\/Deborah_Sampson_Gannett_Social_WRC.jpg?v=1785371059","url":"https:\/\/wildrootcreations.myshopify.com\/uk\/products\/leading-lady-mercy-otis-warren-copy-1","provider":"WildRootCreations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}