MANUFACTURE Jules DESFOSSÉ, circa 1855, Galerie de Flore. Designer: Édouard Muller (1823–1876). TWO PIECES: Vase of flowers on a base adorned with a medallion. Plate-printed with gilded highlights on a brushed white background (approximately 40 colors). In good condition despite tears, wear, and missing sections at the bottom; colors are very fresh. Motif dimensions: 116 x 66 cm. Strip dimensions: 118 x 70 and 190 x 70 cm. Note: The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris holds several intermediate strips of this design. Inventory nos. 29602 A, B, and following.