The Eagle Balloon and Flag, 1862, Drawn by John Johnston at "Winder Hospittle", Virginia etched metal late 19th or early 20th

late 19th or early 20th century I believe

And then this wonderfully sculptural dress and fine wisps of hair framing her covered face

but only the early ones

Rather unusual for being executed on a sort of oil cloth

What a lovely young woman in her freckles and calico dress

The Eagle Balloon and Flag, 1862, Drawn by John Johnston at "Winder Hospittle", Virginia etched metal late 19th or early 20thThis 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,