MANUFACTURE JULES DESFOSSÉ circa 1854-1855 Two mantling motifs, gold-colored printing on a green background, of which: - N with imperial crown - The Imperial Eagle holding lightning in its claws, with bees in the corners. Handwritten note in lower margin: "Originaux de la tenture de Notre-Dame de Paris pour le baptême du prince impérial. Fils de Napoléon III en 1854 - 1855" and "Récompense de Napoléon III à DESFOSSÉ en reconnaissance pour la création du Jardin d'Armide exposé en 1855". Collector's mark "DK70" and "DK71". Reference 2363/64/65. 92x45cm and 88x49cm Note: These motifs were featured at the top of Jules Desfossé's stand at the 1855 Exposition Universelle. He won a 1st class medal and imperial favor, as the following year he was commissioned to print a hanging with crowned N's and bees for the Imperial Prince's christening at Notre Dame de Paris.