Vintage botanical illustration of a mushroom in three views: top, cross-section, and side.
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This is a vintage botanical illustration of a mushroom, presented in three different views. The background is a creamy, off-white color. **Top View:** The top view shows a large, dark brown mushroom cap. The surface is strikingly patterned with a network of raised, dark brown ridges forming a grid-like structure. The spaces between the ridges are filled with a lighter, creamy-beige color, creating a strong contrast. The cap is slightly irregular in shape, not perfectly circular. **Cross-Section View:** The middle image is a cross-section of the mushroom, revealing its internal structure. The outer layer is the same dark brown as the cap, while the interior is a pale, creamy-white. Within the center of the cross-section, there's a cluster of small, pale structures, possibly spores or gills. **Side View:** The bottom image shows a side view of the mushroom, emphasizing its shape and texture. It's an irregular, somewhat lumpy form with the same distinctive grid-like pattern on the cap. The color is a mix of dark brown and lighter beige, highlighting the raised ridges. The illustration is detailed and appears to be a scientific or artistic rendering of the mushroom, likely from a botanical publication. There's a small number '61' in the upper right corner and text at the bottom that reads '1887. Published by W. Swanston, London.'


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