Summary
This wax model is based on a specimen grown and presented to the museum by Charles Draper of 'Charnwood', Hazelglen in 1875. The model was made in the museum by Thomas McMillan in 1875 for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876.
This apple is a dessert variety and is harvested in winter. This variety was raised from the seed of Scarlet Siberian Crab, Cherry Apple, Berried or Small Fruited Crab (Pyrus Baccata).
Physical Description
Wax model of a small apple with a short stem, painted yellow and orange.
More Information
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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, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Made For
Exhibition: 1876 Centennial, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 1876
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Inscriptions
Hand-written on top of apple: 274
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
45 mm (Height), 60 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Museum History, Wax Fruit Models, Crab Apples, Horticulture, Exhibitions: Philadelphia Centennial International, 1876
