American School, 19th c.
Patriotic Calligraphy Depicting an Eagle, Banner and Shield

Signed and dated: F. W. Crissey, March 1875
Pen, ink, watercolor and gilt on paper.
12” x 16”, 15” x 19” (frame)
Fine condition with some toning and foxing to the paper commensurate with age, in a period frame.
A wonderful and desirable example of a patriotic calligraphy drawing depicting an eagle with an inscribed banner, “Faith, Hope and Charity” perched on a shield, commemorating the Centennial. 
A late 19th C. ink and gilt calligraphy drawing on paper, eagle with an inscribed banner in mouth reading “F. W. Crissey, Faith, Hope and Charity, March 1875”.