R2. Russula vinosirosea

Description:

Watercolor on paper illustrating various stages of mushroom maturation. Jervey noted along the bottom, "3 Stages of the Russula vinosirosea. Edible" and wrote on reverse, "From R1 - The Russulas are pure white underneath. When it becomes yellowish it changes its name to Russula Emetica. They are found in Summerville S.C. in mild winters. I got this information from two rare old french prints that are in my Hobby Primer."

• Title: R2. Russula vinosirosea
• Creator: Jervey, Ida Morris, 1861-1938
• Date: 1937
• Signature: IMJ
• Signature Location: bottom center in ink
• Culture: American
• School: Academic
• Dimensions: H-5 W-3.5 inches
• Makers Mark: Lower right corner: "I.M.J."

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• Collection: Works on Paper Collection
• Object Name: Ida Morris Jervey Mushroom Primer
• Other Name: Work on paper
• Object Id: AZ 1293u

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