Apple Model - Esopus Spitzenburg, Essendon, Victoria, 1875

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Summary:: Wax model of a Esopus Spitzenburg apple, also known as Esopus Spitzenberg, Spitzenberg, and Esopus. This variety is a dessert apple, harvested in winter.

This model was based on a specimen presented by John Harbison of Essendon in 1875. The model was made by museum artists Thomas McMillan in 1875 for display at the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia.
Acquisition Information:: Donation for Modelling from Mr John Harbison, 1875

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	75 mm (Height), 90 mm (Width), 90 mm (Length)

Tagged with:	exhibitions philadelphia centennial international 1876, museum history, wax fruit models
Themes this item is part of:	Public Life & Institutions Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection
Primary Classification:	ECONOMIC BOTANY
Secondary Classification:	Wax Models
Tertiary Classification:	fruits
Modelmaker:	Mr Thomas McMillan - Industrial & Technological Museum, Victoria, Australia, 1875
Grower of Item Modelled:	Mr John Harbison, Essendon, Victoria, Australia, 1875