Summary
This wax model was based on a specimen grown and presented by Robert Whatmough, Greensborough, 1875. The model was made in the Museum by Thomas McMillan.
In a letter the Museum received 10th February, 1932 the Museum received two letters regarding this variety, 28th Jan and 10th of February from Mr Geo. E Shepherd of "Malurus', Somerville. Mr Shepherd believed that Alfred Jones of 'Almond Bush', now Somerville, planted White Moss trees there about 1860 when he settled. He also noted that the White Moss trees have a peculiar habit of 'running flat' in the branches like Gravenstein.
Physical Description
Wax model of an apple with short stem, painted yellow and red.
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Collection Names
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Robert Whatmough, 1875
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Modelmaker
Mr Thomas McMillan - Industrial & Technological Museum, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Grower of Item Modelled
Mr Robert Whatmough, Greensborough, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on top of apple: 158
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Overall Dimensions
100 mm (Width), 80 mm (Height)
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