Summary
Wax model of a Jonathan appel based on a specimen presented to the museum by the Department of Agriculture of Victoria. The model was made in the museum by Gwenda Bickford circa 1940s to 1950s.
The model depicts a disease known as Jonathan Spot which is caused by under- or over- maturity at picking, or too long in storage.
Physical Description
Wax model of an apple with a short stem, painted red and olive green. The apple also has olive green spots.
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Acquisition Information
Donation for Modelling from Victoria: Agriculture Department
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Modelmaker
Gwenda Bickford Bickford - Institute of Applied Science, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940s-1950s
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