Summary
This wax model was based on a specimen grown by the Horticultural Society of Victoria and model presented to the museum by the National Agricultural Society after the specimen was exhibited at the National Agricultural Society's Show, 3-5 April 1873. The model was made in the museum by Thomas McMillan for the National Agricultural Society.
Synonyms: Fameuse, Fameuse de Neige, Royal Snow, Lady of Snow. This apple is a dessert variety and is harvested in autumn.
Physical Description
Wax model of an apple with short stem, painted red.
Significance
hort
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Acquisition Information
Donation from National Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1874
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Modelmaker
Mr Thomas McMillan - Industrial & Technological Museum, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Grower of Item Modelled
Horticultural Society of Victoria, Burnley, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on top of apple: 100
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Object Dimensions
65 mm (Width), 57 mm (Height)
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