Early Pen & Ink Drawing of Heraldic American Eagle

Signed and dated, "William L Franklin / 1813," and presented in a vintage wooden shadowbox frame, the back of which is pencil inscribed,"William Lewis Franklin 1813 grandfather of Wm Edward Franklin / Chas Daniel Franklin / Mary (Mollie) Franklin Jones / Theresa Franklin Peerman / and the father of John Wm. Franklin who was married to Mary Isabelle Evans Franklin."

Frame 4.25 x 5 in.; SS 2.5 x 3.75 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Age toning with peripheral damp stains.