U.S. CENTENNIAL DAMASK DOUBLE-PANEL TEXTILE COMMEMORATING "THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".19th century. Cream colored linen with red border pattern; fringed ends and center joining two panels,each with patriotic motifs including eagle and shields and bearing woven inscription, "The/Independence/of the/United States/of/AMERICA/Declared/July 4th, 1776" and "Washington/Elected/President/of the/Federal Union/ March, 1789/E. PLURIBUS UNUM" in damask weave in each panel - App. 19 in. x 73 in. Estimate $150-250
