97 - A hexagonal embroidery consisting of seven pieces sewn together, made of purple and mauve velvet, likely created to mark the return of the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I on December 1, 1840. Embroidery in colored wool or silk threads and gold; in the center are the grand imperial coat of arms, surrounded by six alternating elements: two imperial crowns, two “N”s between two branches of oak and laurel, and two imperial eagles. It is mounted in a beautifully decorated, gilded wooden hexagonal frame; total height 49 cm, width 44 cm. (Velvet is worn in places).

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