This detailed educational chart is titled 'Tableau des principaux champignons comestibles & vénéneux' ('Chart of the principal edible and poisonous mushrooms'). It was created in France in the late 19th century, combining scientific illustration with public education about mushroom identification. The text credits the mycologist Paul Dumée, a member of several French botanical societies, with the scientific descriptions, while the illustrations were drawn by A. Dapréval.

The chart carefully illustrates dozens of mushroom species, showing their distinctive caps, stems, gills and internal structures. Each specimen is labelled and classified to help viewers distinguish edible varieties from dangerous poisonous species, reflecting the strong interest in mushroom foraging in France. These types of charts were often displayed in schools, pharmacies, markets and rural institutions to educate the public and reduce the risk of mushroom poisoning. The poster combines precise botanical illustration with a structured layout typical of late-19th-century scientific wall charts used for teaching natural history.

Year: 1920s

Dimensions: 50cm x 68cm 

Materials/Media: Original lithograph, linen backed