Across the top are the words "viva Gesu" flanking a cross with the sacred monogram "IHS". Beneath this are alphabets and numbers in horizontal rows. The field bears floral and architectural motives, a bird on a branch and a central garland with the intitials "M S". Bordered all around by a simple continuous vine motif. Worked in cross stitch. Slightly soiled; stained. Stitches: cross, eyelet.