Funghi Collection

Mushrooms Larousse 1913
A large number of mushroom varieties, with helpful information on which ones are edible, poisonous, or suspect

Mushrooms
A large number of mushroom varieties. Date: 1913

A large variety of mushrooms, 1913. Date: 1913

Varieties of mushrooms
Varieties of mushroom, the two poisonous items are labelled in green

Picture No. 10984661
Fly Agaric / Amanita - fruiting body in forest Lower Saxony, Germany (Amanita muscaria) Date:

Truffle Hunting Dogs 19C
Truffle hunting in Perigord (France) using dogs. Samples of truffles in corner of picture

Funghi / Mushrooms 1869
Seven varieties of mushroom: beef-steak, latticed, boletus, hedgehog, fly agaric, clavaria, birds-nest, and sporangium (magnified)

Mushrooms Walsh 7-11
Varieties of mushroom: the three poisonous items are labelled in green

Funghi / Cordier 2 1876
AGARICUS MUSCARIUS (poisonous)

Mushrooms Walsh 25-30
Varieties of mushroom: the three poisonous items are labelled in green

Mycena Mushrooms, Birks of Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland

Sunburst Behind Shaggy Ink Cap Mushrooms (Coprinus comatus)

Mushrooms (Funghi) in a food market. Rome, Italy

Funghi
AGARICUS VAGINATUS (edible) Date: 1876

A man and his pig, looking for truffles. Date: circa 1900

Agaricus Muscaricus mushrooms (poisonous). Date: 19th century

A man out truffle hunting with a pig in Perigord, France. Date: 1908

November Moon, 1942 (oil on canvas)
884236 November Moon, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 76.2x50.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; © Fitzwilliam Museum

Fungi Houses
Peter Hammer

Poultry in Parkland
RAF60072 Poultry in Parkland by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95) (and workshop); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Edible Fungi (colour litho)
3623346 Edible Fungi (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible Fungi. Illustration for The Family Physician (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Poisonous Fungi (colour litho)
3623348 Poisonous Fungi (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poisonous Fungi)

Study of Fungus (w / c on paper)
PNH352749 Study of Fungus (w/c on paper) by Fleischmann, Josef (fl.c.1915-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: see also 352748 and 352750-352757; ); Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

A Basket of Wild Mushrooms and Blackberries (pencil, w / c & bodycolour on paper)
CW265914 A Basket of Wild Mushrooms and Blackberries (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Bligh, Jabez (fl.1863-91); 25.5x29 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English

This young girl has a very unusual umbrella. The parasol mushroom was found in Coventry. 14th October 1967

TRUFFLE HUNTING PIG 1939
A man with his truffle-hunting pig. He digs with a spade where the pig has found truffles - the hardest part is stopping the pig eating them before he can dig them up! Date: 1939

JN_0107
Fungi - variety not identified Fungi White subject

JK_FV20
Psalliota bisporus Mushroom Brown subject

boletus edulis, mushroom, cep mushroom, porcino mushroom, brown subject
Boletus edulis Mushroom - Cep mushroom / Porcino mushroom Brown subject

CW_FV01
Psalliota bisporus Mushroom Brown subject White b/g

AKU_0062
Leccinum aurantiacum Funghi Mixed colours subject Green b/g

Plate of fettuccine ai funghi, pasta with mushrooms

Picture No. 11091991
Ladybird on fungi (Mycenaceae sp) Autumn Date:

Picture No. 11074280
Jack-o'-lantern mushroom highly toxic fungus growing in clumps Obernai Bas Rhin France. FESTIVE AMAZON

Picture No. 10984716
Sulphur / Sulfur Tuft Fungus / Clustered Woodlover Mushroom - growing on tree stump Lower Saxony, Germany (Hypholoma fasciculare) Date:

Mushroom Cluster 19C
A cluster of mushrooms: either Flammulina or Coprinus species

Picture No. 11993216
Wood Ear - Cornwall -UK Date:

Picture No. 11993175
Eyelash Fungus - Cornwall - UK Date:

Picture No. 11980953
Cup Fungus, Tayrona National Park, Colombia Date:

Picture No. 11980844
fungus, Tayrona National Park, Colombia Date:

Picture No. 11981474
Scrlet Elf Cup - Cornwall - UK Date:

Colourful toadstools on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Picture No. 11674793
Panther Cap in forest. Date:

Picture No. 11674791
False Death-Cap mushroom in forest. Date:

Picture No. 11674792
Panther Cap in forest. Date:

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"Funghi: Unveiling the Fascinating World of Mushrooms from Larousse 1913" Step into a time capsule as we explore the enchanting realm of funghi, or mushrooms, through the lens of history. Delving into Larousse's 1913 edition, we discover an extensive compilation on these remarkable organisms that have captivated human curiosity for centuries. This vintage treasure trove showcases a large variety of mushrooms, meticulously documented with vivid illustrations in Picture No. 10984661. From common species to rare finds, this comprehensive guide unveils the diverse tapestry of nature's fungi kingdom. Truffle hunting dogs take center stage in our journey back to the 19th century when their keen sense of smell was harnessed by humans seeking these elusive delicacies. A captivating snapshot from circa 1900 depicts a man and his trusty pig embarking on an adventure in search of truffles – a testament to mankind's enduring fascination with these underground treasures. As we flip through pages dating back to 1869 and beyond, Funghi/Mushrooms Walsh editions offer further insights into various mushroom varieties. The meticulous research presented in Funghi/Cordier volumes from 1876 adds depth to our understanding while igniting our imagination about untold tales hidden within each fungus. Join us on this immersive journey where science meets nostalgia as we celebrate the wonders – nature's intricate creations that continue to inspire awe and culinary delights even today.