Summary
This wax model was based on a specimen grown and presented to the museum by Charles Draper of Hazelglen in 1875. This model was made by museum artist Thomas McMillan in 1875 for display at the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia.
This apple is a dessert variety and is harvested in late winter.
Physical Description
Wax model of an apple with short stem, painted red and yellow.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation for Modelling from Mr Charles Draper, 1875
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Modelmaker
Mr Thomas McMillan - Industrial & Technological Museum, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Grower of Item Modelled
Mr Charles Draper, Hazel Glen, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on top of apple: '188'.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
80 mm (Width), 65 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Philadelphia Centennial International, 1876, Museum History, Wax Fruit Models, Apples, Horticulture
