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Pear Model - Saint Michel Archange, Richmond, Victoria, 1875
Reg. No: ST 005094
- Summary:
- Wax model of Saint Michel Archange pear, a dessert variety harvested in autumn. This variety is not in the 1974 edition of Ikin's listing of fruits.
Model based on specimen grown and presented by John C. Cole of Richmond Nurseries in 1875. The model was made in the museum by Thomas McMillan for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation for Modelling from Mr John Cole, 1875
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 110 mm (Height), 75 mm (Width), 75 mm (Length) |
More information
| 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 Cole, Richmond, Victoria, Australia, 1875 |
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