Toadstool Collection (#6)

Illustration of Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric) a poisonous, psychoactive basidiomycete fungus with red and white spotted cap and white stem

Beautiful Clavaria or Yellow-tipped Coral Fungus (Ramaria formosa), Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

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A troop of Common Bonnet Mycena galericulata mushrooms on a log in woodland at Goblin Combe

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Deer Shield Pluteus cervinus mushroom growing on a rotting tree stump sourrounded by Wood Sorrel and moss in a coniferous forest

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A cluster of Sulphur Tuft Hypholoma fasciculare mushrooms at Stockhill Wood in the Mendip Hills

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Fly Agaric Amanita muscaria mushroom growing in grass in Stockhill Wood in the Mendip Hills

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Hypholoma fasciculare mushrooms in a wood

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An immature Blusher Amanita rubescens mushroom in the leaf litter and moss of Beacon Hill Wood in the Mendip Hills

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A cluster of Sulphur Tuft Hypholoma fasciculare mushrooms at Beacon Hill Wood in the Mendip Hills

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The Deceiver mushroom on a woodland floor in the Mendip Hills

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The Deceiver mushroom on a woodland floor in the Mendip Hills

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Conifer Tuft mushrooms growing on an old rotting log in a coniferous forest in the Mendip Hills

Fairy Home
An isolated toadstool momentarily basks in the sunlight in a dark and dense forest floor, Slaley Woods; Hexham, Northumberland, England

Toadstool hoodoos at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah

Close-Up of Mushroom Growing Amongst Moss, Lake McArthur Trail, Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada

Close-up of Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) on Forest Floor, Neumarkt, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

Tree Stump with Fungus in Beech Forest, Spessart, Bavaria, Germany

Toadstool Hoodoos, Southern Utah; Utah, United States of America

Onion, Garlic And Mushroom

Mushrooms In A Forest

Wildflowers. 1. Dandelion 2. Rough Sowthistle 3. Common Horsetail 3a. Barren Shoot Of The Common Horsetail 4. Hair Moss 5. A Moss 6. Bog Moss 7. A Lichen Iceland Moss 8. Fungus, Toadstool

Cupids shooting arrows on a Valentine postcard
Cupids shooting arrows at red hearts on a Valentine postcard -- To my Valentine. Date: circa 1890s

Fungi, Mushrooms, Algae and Non-Flowering Plants
Engraved illustrations of Representatives of the Algae, Fungi, Bryophyta, Polypodiophyta and other Non-Flowering Plants from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art

Three frogs under a toadstool on a Victorian scrap
Three frogs relaxing under a toadstool on a Victorian scrap. circa 1890s

FUNGI False Morel - on taiga-forest floor near river Bolshoi Ugan, near Ugut settlement (Gyromitra esculenta). Uganskii Nat. reserve, Siberia, Russia

Good-Morning, Mr Frog! by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl finds a frog in the garden. Date: 1936

Toadstool near Twizel, Mackenzie District, South Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Amanita muscaria, Fly Agaric mushrooms fruiting in woodland

Autumn Forest
Autumn birch forest with yellow autumn leaves and fly agaric mushroom in the foreground. Taken near the city of Kostroma, Russia

Parasol Mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)

Tawny Grisette or Orange-brown Ringless Amanita (Amanita fulva) mushroom

Young Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) on moss

Scene from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream, c1858. The play was first performed c1596. In this scene (Act 2 Sc 2), Ariel stands on a toadstool conducting The Fairies Song; You spotted snakes

A Legend of Camelot - Part 3, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
A Legend of Camelot - Part 3, 1866. A woman emerges from a small brick building in the centre of the pond, and walks across a drawbridge. She holds a comb and mirror and has masses of curly hair

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Wood Ear - Cornwall -UK Date:

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Eyelash Fungus - Cornwall - UK Date:

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Dryad's Saddle - Muker Meadow - Swaledale - Yorkshire - UK Dryad's Saddle - Muker Meadow - Swaledale - Yorkshire - UK Date:

Princess Nobody and the Fairies
Vintage engraving from the story Princess Nobody A Tale of Fairyland, by Richard Doyle

Fairy King sat on a toadstool
Vintage engraving from the story Princess Nobody A Tale of Fairyland, by Richard Doyle. Fairy King sat on a toadstool with fairies dancing round him

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Scrlet Elf Cup - Cornwall - UK Date:

The Babes in the Wood, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
The Babes in the Wood, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Christmas 1907. Both as Drury Lane manager and part author (with Frank Dix) of the pantomime

Fairies on a handmade Christmas and New Year card
Two fairies in a field on a handmade Christmas and New Year card, with pop-up greetings in the shape of mushrooms or toadstools. Date: circa 1890s

Frogs boxing on a Christmas card
Frogs having a boxing match on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Frogs playing leapfrog on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Two frogs and beetle on a cutout greetings card
Two frogs and a beetle on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Thatched Cottage, Harlow
A young woman stands outside this unique thatched cottage in Harlow, Essex, England, which is toadstool shaped and reputed to originally date from the 15th century. Date: 1930s

Within the Magic Circle -- two little girls encounter some fairies. Date: circa 1920s

Pinkie and the Fairies by W Graham Robertson
Promotional postcard for Pinkie and the Fairies by W. Graham Robertson. First produced at His Majestys Theatre, 19th December 1908. Artist: Hilda Austin. Date: 1908

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"Toadstool: A Fascinating Dichotomy of Beauty and Danger" In the enchanting world of mushrooms, toadstools stand out as both captivating and treacherous. These poisonous fungi have long intrigued us with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, often depicted in exquisite Victorian botanical illustrations. Imagining fairy revels amidst a forest glade, one cannot help but conjure images of fairies dancing around these mystical toadstools. Legends intertwine fairies and toadstools, suggesting that these magical creatures would use them as stools or umbrellas during their whimsical gatherings. While some they are deadly if ingested, others belong to the edible variety like the Cep (Boletus edulis), found in the picturesque New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. This rare delicacy has been beautifully illustrated in antique engravings from the Victorian era. Inspiration for tales such as "Bluebell in Fairyland" by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss can be traced back to this fantastical connection between fairies and toadstools. Picture No. 10984661 captures our imagination with its depiction of goblins spying on witches against a backdrop adorned with these intriguing fungi. Delving deeper into mushroom lore, we find lithographs from 1937 showcasing both edible and poisonous varieties side by side. The allure of these prints lies not only in their scientific accuracy but also in their artistic representation of nature's wonders. To meander through a dream where little random elves frolic among mossy forests is an experience akin to stumbling upon a hidden grove filled with enchanting toadstools. Their presence adds an air of mystery and magic that transcends reality itself. So let us marvel at the beauty within each intricately designed cap while remaining cautious about their potential dangers lurking beneath. Toadstools symbolize nature's duality - alluring yet perilous, captivating yet deadly.