Summary
This wax model was based on a specimen grown by Robert Whatmough, Greensborough, 1875. The model was made in the museum by Thomas McMillan in 1875 for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, 1876.
Synonyms: New York Pippin of Tasmania, Ortley, Woolman's Long, White Bellfleur, Detroit, Van Dyne. This apple is listed under the name of 'Cleopatra' in John C.Cole's catalogue, though The Horticultural Society Report of 1875 (page 13) states that 'Cleopatra' is supposed to be merely a colonial name for the apple. In the Agriculutral Department List of Revised Fruit Trees Jan 1894 it is stated that Cleopatra was introduced into Victoria from Tasmania, It is harvested from early Winter and used for dessert cooking.
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 Robert Whatmough, 1875
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Modelmaker
Mr Thomas McMillan - Industrial & Technological Museum, Australia, 1875
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Made For
Exhibition: 1876 Centennial, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 1876
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Grower of Item Modelled
Mr Robert Whatmough, Greensborough, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Inscriptions
281
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Classification
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
90 mm (Width), 86 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Apples, Exhibitions: Philadelphia Centennial International, 1876, Wax Fruit Models, Horticulture, Museum History
