Viva Gesu Viva Maria, a Sampler of Italy - Sampler Reproduction Pattern by Cross Stitch Antiques Christmas wreath Each gnome has a bead

Each gnome has a bead nose and colorful tweed hat

This tapestry is adapted from the original design for printed fabric by William Morris

52″ Fabric: 14

Beautiful photographs

4244 x 1       680 x 2     Old gold – dk

Viva Gesu Viva Maria, a Sampler of Italy - Sampler Reproduction Pattern by Cross Stitch Antiques Christmas wreath Each gnome has a beadThe sampler is representative of an Italian sampler style, as evidenced by the existence of other similar Italian samplers, done in rows of alphabets, numbers and spot motifs in red thread on coarse loosely woven linen. Four sets of alphabets are stitched in the lower left which personalize the sampler, but sadly do not reveal the identity of the stitcher. It is adorned with numerous Christian motifs and symbols including seven crosses flanking the