Summary
Wax model of Virgouleuse pear, also known as Bujaleuf, Chambrette and Ice Pear. This variety is not in the 1974 edition of Ikin's listing of fruits.
Model based on specimen grown and presented by Charles Draper of Charnwood, Hazelglen, in 1875. The model was made in the museum by Thomas McMillan for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876.
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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, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Grower of Item Modelled
Mr Charles Draper, Hazel Glen, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Philadelphia Centennial International, 1876, Museum History, Wax Fruit Models