Summary
Wax model of Passans Du Portugal pear, also known as Poire du Portugal, Poire Passan Chenille, and Poire Chenille Summer Portugal. The Passans Du Portugal is a dessert variety, harvested in winter.
Model based on specimen from John Harbison of Essendon in 1875. The model was made in the museum by Thomas McMillan for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876.
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Acquisition Information
Donation for Modelling from Mr John Harbison, 1875
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Modelmaker
Mr Thomas McMillan - Industrial & Technological Museum, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Grower of Item Modelled
Mr John Harbison, Essendon, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1875
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Exhibition Collection Management
80 mm (Length), 80 mm (Width), 90 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Philadelphia Centennial International, 1876, Museum History, Wax Fruit Models