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Maria Gentidini (Italian)
Italian
1839
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
52.5 x 63.5 cm (20 11/16 x 25 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.968
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionAcross 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.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943