Mid 20th Century Penny Bun Teaching Mushroom

£92

Description

Mid 20th Century Teaching Mushroom
Thought to be from former Czechoslovakia
Original typed tag attached – poletus edulis hrib obercny jedla hovba (translates as Boletus edulis Penny Bun)
These types of mushrooms were used as teaching aids in schools and often kept in pharmacies for mushroom foragers to identify safe/poisonous mushrooms.
Made from a type of latex/rubber
Hand painted with a realistic finish

Condition report:

Good condition – original condition, shows some signs of wear commensurate with age

Dimensions:

H. 16cm W. 14cm D. 14cm

Ref. 214C2