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Washington Related: 1876 STEVENGRAPH "CENTENNIAL U.S.A./WASHINGTON" SILK, by Thomas Stevens, Coventr

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Washington Related: 1876 STEVENGRAPH  CENTENNIAL U.S.A./WASHINGTON  SILK, by Thomas Stevens, Coventr
1876 STEVENGRAPH "CENTENNIAL U.S.A./WASHINGTON" SILK, by Thomas Stevens, Coventry, England, Extremely Fine. 6.5" x 1.5". Unlisted in Sullivan-Fischer. Featuring black and gray portrait of George Washington in center of cream-colored silk. Red, gray, green, gold and blue stitching above reads "CENTENNIAL / 1776 - 1876 / PHILADELPHIA / U.S.A." Imagery below portrait features two U.S. flags, a laurel wreath, and the slogan: "GEORGE WASHINGTON. The first in peace, The first in war, The first in the Hearts / Of his / Countrymen." At bottom is an heraldic eagle, perched on top of the world, and the markings of the maker, Thomas Stevens. Bottom tassel absent. Some minor staining and toning to silk. Still quite nice.