Summary
This wax model is based on a specimen grown and presented to the museum by Charles Draper of Hazelglen in 1875. The model was made by museum artist Thomas McMillan in 1875 for the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia.
Synonyms: Phillip's Seedling, Cellini. This apple is a cooking variety and is harvested in summer.
Physical Description
Wax model of a large apple with stem missing, painted red and green. With plaster interior.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation for Modelling from Mr Charles Draper, 1875
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Modelmaker
Mr Thomas McMillan - Industrial & Technological Museum, Australia, 1875
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Made For
Exhibition: 1876 Centennial, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 1876
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Grower of Item Modelled
Mr Robert Whatmough, Hazel Glen, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on top of model: 210
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
84 mm (Height), 104 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Philadelphia Centennial International, 1876, Museum History, Wax Fruit Models, Apples, Horticulture
