The Eagle Balloon and Flag, 1862, Drawn by John Johnston at "Winder Hospittle", Virginia etched metal but only the early ones

but only the early ones

especially the pattern of lines on its back when viewed from above

late 19th or early 20th century I believe

Rather unusual for being executed on a sort of oil cloth

The Eagle Balloon and Flag, 1862, Drawn by John Johnston at "Winder Hospittle", Virginia etched metal but only the early onesThis 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,