The Eagle Balloon and Flag, 1862, Drawn by John Johnston at "Winder Hospittle", Virginia etched metal and just a couple of

and just a couple of tiny splits to the ash splint

late 19th or early 20th century I believe

Rather unusual for being executed on a sort of oil cloth

9 3/4 tall x 2 1/4 w x 1 1/8” d

The Eagle Balloon and Flag, 1862, Drawn by John Johnston at "Winder Hospittle", Virginia etched metal and just a couple ofThis drawing makes my heart melt, and even though it shows a lot of toning, it's quite special, and I feel as if my task in life may be to steward into the future drawings like this! A wonderfully hand written title at bottom describes it for just what it is: The Eagle Balloon and Flags, carrying a tiny figure with hat and scope through the air. And what a balloon, every inch decorated in patterns and with a flower blooming across the arching top,