Dutch Sampler Red with Birds and Heart Motifs

Festive red and white Dutch sampler delights us with bird and heart motifs that grace the bottom of this delightful textile. Signed by the maker, “Luise Jiacone” and wrought when she was just 10 years old. This needlework sampler is not dated but was probably worked around the turn of the century. Gift wrapping included as shown and would look beautiful placed under the tree! A series of a repeated Greek Key design elements along with a staggered double cross stitch design just below adds further detail at the border points. An arranged ensemble of single floral motifs flank the centerfield of opposing birds sporting blue eyes. They appear to be holding a crown with double heart elements residing just below. One of the red threads exhibits a bit of fraying referencing the Greek Key design as shown by the arrow. No loss to report. There are some areas that have experienced light toning (age spots) sprinkled randomly throughout but not enough to spoil the overall appearance. Some of the