Summary
This wax model is based on a specimen grown and presented to the museum by the Horticultural Society of Victoria from their gardens at Burnley, 1884. The model was made in the museum. The model maker was not recorded.
Synonyms: Majetin, Winter Majettin. This apple is a cooking variety and is harvested in winter.
Physical Description
Wax model of an apple with short stem and large dimple on one side, painted green with brown circular scar near dimple. Possibly 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 Horticultural Society of Victoria, 1884
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Grower of Item Modelled
Burnley Gardens, Burnley, Richmond, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1884
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Object Dimensions
78 mm (Width), 75 mm (Depth), 60 mm (Height)
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References
[Book] Winzenried, A. P. 1991. Green Grows Our Garden: a Centenary History of Horticultural Education at Burnley.
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