1800 TC SC / Queenstown Sampler Designs

Cross stitch chart from Queenstown Sampler Designs. This small, charming sampler was most likely made in Italy. She might be modest, but she was embroidered with exquisite care. The Chris-cross begins and ends the alphabet rows. A young lady appears in her Sunday dress and hat. IHS is ancient Greek for Jesus and the crown represents God the Almighty. The initials SC might represent the teacher or a parent. There are flowers, dogs, birds, dragonflies and a handsome rooster! All this surrounded by a humble checkered border. Stitch count 98 high x 275 wide.