. . "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."@en . .