Mushroom Collection (page 20)

Old man of the woods, Strobilomyces strobilaceus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Suede bolete and red cracking bolete
Suede bolete, Xerocomus subtomentosus (Boletus subtomentosus), and red cracking bolete, Xerocomellus chrysenteron (Boletus chrysenteron)

Birch bolete, Leccinum scabrum (Boletus scaber). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

King bolete mushroom, Boletus edulis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Golden chanterelle, Cantharellus cibarius. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Saffron milk cap, Lactarius deliciosus
Saffron milk cap or red pine mushroom, Lactarius deliciosus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Common ink cap or inky cap, Coprinus atramentarius. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Shaggy ink cap, Coprinus comatus
Shaggy ink cap, lawyers wig or shaggy mane, Coprinus comatus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Elm oyster mushroom, Hypsizygus ulmarius (Agaricus ulmarius). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

The sickener, Russula emetica
The sickener, emetic russula or vomiting russula, Russula emetica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms

Edible russulae mushrooms: greasy green brittlegill, Russula heterophylla, Russula alutacea, and rosy russula, Russula rosea (Russula lepida)

Green brittlegill mushroom, Russula virescens. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Pasture mushroom, Macrolepiota procera (Agaricus procerus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Fools mushroom, Amanita verna
Deadly amanita, fools mushroom, destroying angel or the mushroom fool, Amanita verna (Amanita vernus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our

Mushroom with gnomes (chromolitho)
729853 Mushroom with gnomes (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mushroom with gnomes)

Mushroom and Red Seaweed (colour litho)
729594 Mushroom and Red Seaweed (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mushroom and Red Seaweed)

Toadstools, Agaricus semi-globatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Champignon mushroom, Agaricus pratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Morel mushroom, Morchella esculenta (Phallus esculentus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Mushroom sellers in Baden carry truffles for sale in the town (chromolitho)
736028 Mushroom sellers in Baden carry truffles for sale in the town (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Verdigris mushroom or verdigris agaric, Stropharia aeruginosa, Fungi, Cryptogamia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Differentes especes de Champignons. Mushroom varieties. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Mushroom varieties
Mushrooms: Russula integra 1, 2, 3, Lactarius torminosus 4, 5, Amanita muscaria 6, Coprinopsis radiata 7, and Lactarius piperatus 8

Truffle, morel, and coral mushrooms
Sclerotium semen 1, Thanotophytum crocorum 2, truffle, Tuber cibarium 3, coral mushroom, Clavulina coralloides 4, Clavulina amethystina 5, Ramaria botrytis 6, Clavariadelphus pistillaris 7

Fly agaric, Amanita muscaria (Agaricus muscarius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Advice from a Caterpillar, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll
3471638 Advice from a Caterpillar, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub.1907 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Lewis Carroll)

A band of workmen who were sawing down a toadstool rushed away leaving their tools behind
3481710 A band of workmen who were sawing down a toadstool rushed away leaving their tools behind them, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

Edwardian postcard of two frogs having breakfast in bed, c. 1910 (colour litho)
3605258 Edwardian postcard of two frogs having breakfast in bed, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Gnomes and Humans. 19th century

Advert, Hogarths Malt Ketchup, October 1888. 1888

Horrocks Preston, Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Ltd, 1920 -- Aeroplane photograph of Yard Works, Preston. 1920

Eatable mushrooms (coloured engraving)
997513 Eatable mushrooms (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

"The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other"
4075079 " The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

Pixie picking Holly, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731107 Pixie picking Holly, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pixie picking Holly)

Study of Fungus (w / c on paper)
PNH352751 Study of Fungus (w/c on paper) by Fleischmann, Josef (fl.c.1915-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: see also 352748-352750 and 352752-352757;)

Thirty thousand people gathered in Alba from all over Piedmont for the Truffle Fair and the Wine Exhibition
2783646 Thirty thousand people gathered in Alba from all over Piedmont for the Truffle Fair and the Wine Exhibition (colour litho) by Beltrame

Orders of flowers: Siliculosa, Seliquosa, Polygamia, Monogamia, Filicus, Fungi, etc
FLO4685769 Orders of flowers: Siliculosa, Seliquosa, Polygamia, Monogamia, Filicus, Fungi, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia

Still Life of Forest Floor with Flowers, Mushrooms and Snails (oil on canvas)
RAF132064 Still Life of Forest Floor with Flowers, Mushrooms and Snails (oil on canvas) by Broeck, Elias van den (1650-1708); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch

Whiteleys Farms: Mushroom houses (b / w photo)
6007089 Whiteleys Farms: Mushroom houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mushroom houses)

Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius), from An History of the Fungusses Growing about
5895227 Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius), from An History of the Fungusses Growing about Halifax, 1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bolton, James (fl.1788); Private Collection; English

Alice gets advice from the Blue Caterpillar, illustration from Alice
2657661 Alice gets advice from the Blue Caterpillar, illustration from Alices Adventures Under Ground, pub. 1886 (facsimile) by Dodgson

Kitchen Still Life, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
2968168 Kitchen Still Life, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Barbieri, Paolo Antonio (1603-49) (attr.to); 66.3x79.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; A. A

Letter M, illustration from a Cyrillic Alphabet
CHT327090 Letter M, illustration from a Cyrillic Alphabet, end nineteenth century (colour litho) by Bem, Elisabeth (1843-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Still Life With Mushrooms Etc. 1859 (oil on canvas)
3822469 Still Life With Mushrooms Etc. 1859 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22.7x30.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Boletus edulis, illustration for an edition of Traite des Champignons
CHT177809 Boletus edulis, illustration for an edition of Traite des Champignons by Jean Jacques Paulet (1740-1826) (colour litho) by Oudart

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"Mushrooms: A Fascinating Journey Through Time and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of mushrooms as we explore their captivating history and diverse beauty. 🍄✨ Delve into the pages of Larousse 1913, where Mushrooms take center stage, showcasing their intriguing characteristics and uses. Discover the Morel mushroom from 1891, a delicacy renowned for its unique shape and earthy flavor. But beware. Victorian Botanical Illustrations warn us about Poisonous Mushrooms, reminding us to tread cautiously in nature's kingdom. Meanwhile, a large variety of mushrooms from 1913 beckons with an array of colors and shapes that mesmerize our senses. Let your imagination run wild as you encounter Fly agaric mushrooms - vibrant red caps adorned with white spots like something out of a fairy tale. Watch as badgers and squirrels play amidst these mystical wonders in harmony with nature's design. Travel back to 1895 through an engraving capturing the essence of Fly agaric mushrooms' allure. Their magical presence is further enhanced by tales associating them with fairies and toadstools – mythical creatures dancing beneath their umbrella-like tops. Unearth another fascinating specimen - the Common stinkhorn mushroom from 1891 – known for its pungent odor but revered for its role in nature's cycle. Witness how it contributes to the ecosystem while maintaining its own distinct charm. Victorian Botanical Illustrations once again grace our journey, this time revealing Edible Mushrooms that have delighted generations with their culinary delights. From soups to stir-fries, they offer endless possibilities for gastronomic exploration. As we conclude our adventure through time and nature's marvels, let us not forget Balanced Rock at Garden of Gods Park in Colorado Springs – a testament to Mother Earth's incredible balance just like these remarkable fungi themselves. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected by their existence on this planet, mushrooms continue to captivate and inspire.