A 19th century toile representing the Aesop fable "The Crane and the Wolf."  A bit of the story mentioned below. 
 
The fabric is a medium weight linen and used to be a part of a bed cover.  Originally crimson red  in color but had now taken on an even fade in light pink with an off white background. 
 
A feeding wolf got a small bone stuck in his throat and, in terrible pain, begged the other animals for help, promising a reward. At last the Crane agreed to try and, putting its long bill down the Wolf's throat, loosened the bone and took it out. But when the Crane asked for his reward, the Wolf replied, "You have put your head inside a wolf’s mouth and taken it out again in safety; that ought to be reward enough for you." 
 
Measurements
 
Odd shape
 
70 cm from top center to bottom center x 90 cm across the bottom. 
 
Condition
 
Good condition with only one small darned repair at the edge of the fabric. 
 
Fabric has been cleaned and pressed for delivery. The fabric can be washed in hot water and the colors due not bleed. 
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