Clitocybe virius

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Clitocybe virius

Entry/Object ID

MP.2005.40

Description

Watercolor drawing on paper of a single fungus, on left side of paper: drawing measures three inches in height; cap measures 3 1/8 inches at widest point; the wide, gently floppy cap is executed in shades of acqua; the gill area in pale cream with pencilled fine, close drawn lines to indicate the gills; the stalk in pale cream and beige; dark strokes of greyish-brown indicate ground; on upper right corner, in pencil, is "85" ; in lower right corner, "Aug 1920 / BHF / Pa / Clitocybe virius".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Violetta White Delafield

Attribution

Artist

Date made

Aug 1920

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 x 6 1/2 in. (12.7 x 16.5 cm)

Material

Paper (wove), Pencil, Watercolor

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Back has some minor soiling, and swirling pencil marks; small tear on upper edge, mid point.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 27A

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial