Toadstool Collection (#7)

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

Pinke 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. For the tour to Shakespeare Theatre, Liverpool, 11th April 1910

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

Sulphur knight or gas agaric, Tricholoma sulphureum, and Aniseed toadstool, Clitocybe odora.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland

Pixie painting toadstools
A pixie paints the toadstools in Pixyland. Date: c. 1930

The Fairy in the Blossom -- two children encounter a fairy sitting on a tree branch of pink blossom. Date: circa 1920s

A Fairy Vision -- a little girl lies on the grass, looking up at a vision of fairies mixed in with the soap bubbles she is blowing. Date: circa 1920s

Mushroom Russula sp. in tundra near Dikson (Russula sp.). Russian Arctic. August

Fungi on a fallen tree branch (unidentified), on rainforest floor in primary rainforest. river Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June

Mushrooms and flowering plant Saxifraga hirculus (Saxifraga hirculus). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. August, raining

Fairies by Michael Macready
An elegant fairy sits on a toadstool surrounded by small imps or elves, while a large moon can be seen to be rising on the crest of a hill. Date: 1918

Birthday card, the Many Happy Returns Inn
Birthday card, depicting the Many Happy Returns Inn, a colourful toadstool where special birthday teas are served. Various elves are making preparations and enjoying tea in the foreground

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Leccinum insigne, mushroom, Pacific Northwest, Seabeck, Washington Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Close-up of group of mushrooms. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Arizona. A desert area called Toad Stools
Arizona. A desert area called Toad Stools. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Reflections of daisy in water drop on Mushroom, Norfolk UK Date:

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Gills and spores of fruiting body of fungus, Norfolk UK Date:

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Reflections of grass in water drop on Mushroom, Norfolk UK Date:

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Gills and spores of fruiting body of fungus, Norfolk UK Date:

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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.