Coprinus micaceus

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Coprinus micaceus

Entry/Object ID

MP.2005.52

Description

Watercolor drawing on paper of a slender fungus in shades of khaki and beige, accompanied by three lines of pencilled text: the fungus measures 3 1/2 inches tall with a slender, slightly curved 1/8 inch stem; the cap is a flared dome shape with serrated edges; the cap is detailed with closely spaced, very fine grey lines which extend an inch from the top to the serrated edges; the specimen is anchored with several strokes of beige paint; beneath this is the title "Coprinus micaceus" underlined in pencil; below this "seru 1921-2-/ mature specimen no 2".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Violetta White Delafield

Attribution

Artist

Notes

Date made: c.1921-2

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 x 3 3/4 in. (17.8 x 9.5 cm)

Material

Paper (wove), Pencil, Watercolor

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Tiny soil mark at top right corner.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial