Beautiful vintage Abecedarian canvas on embroidered cross-stitch fabric.
An Abecedarium (borrowed from the Vulgar Latin abecedarius, "relating to the ABC") is a visual aid (book, poster, embroidery) presenting all the letters of the alphabet, almost always listed in order, then followed by one or more words whose first letter begins with the designated initial. For example: A - Alphabet, B - Library, C - Satchel...
This one illustrates the theme of flowers and is very beautifully executed:
Arnica, Cornflower, Milk Thistle, Purple Foxglove, Small-flowered Willowherb, Strawberry, Greater Celandine, Hyssop, Garden Iris, Houseleek, K, White Dead-nettle, St. John's Wort, Nigella, Common Oregano, Poppy, Q, Rosemary, Marigold, Red Clover, Sweet Violet, X, Y, Z.
This lovely canvas is framed under glass in a green frame and is in excellent condition. It will make a beautiful decorative statement in your home.
Dimensions: height 36 cm, width 41 cm, weight 1.068 kg.
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