Napoleon Geais is a jacquard tapestry cushion cover made in France is dedicated to French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte it features an outer ring of bees and the letter N within a crown of laurels upon a dark red background. The bees represent the head of France being like a hive to the bees, and are a symbol of immortality; one of the oldest emblems of the sovereigns of France. A crown of Laurels is a classical symbols of martial victory, crowning a successful commander during his triumph. This piece has a companion cushion cover # 5525, Napoleon Geais.
