Counted cross stitch chart of Mercedes Ospina, stitched in 1863.
This monochrome design has very elegant alphabet, ship, flowers, motifs.
Who was Mercedes? We know that she was a daughter of Dr, Mariano Rodriges Ospina, president of Colombia in 19th century.
Except cross stitch, she used back stitch, double running, eyelet stitch, satin and single chain.
This sampler is about 19" x 19" on 40ct!