Botanical model

Made:
1875-1900 in Berlin
Model of Betula (Birch) reproductive organs (seeds and flowers) Papier mache botanical model of Betula

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Model of Betula (Birch) reproductive organs (seeds and flowers)
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Papier mache botanical model of Betula
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model of Betula (Birch) showing the seeds and flowers,. made by Robert and Reinhold Brendel, Berlin, 1875-1900.

Robert Brendel (c. 1821–1898) and his son, Reinhold (c. 1861–1927) were didactic model makers based in Berlin at the end of the nineteenth century. They supplied papier-mâché models to universities, colleges and schools for teaching throughout Europe and the wider world. This particular example shows the seeds and flower of the birch, enabling students to learn how the tree reproduces.

Details

Category:
Science Teaching
Object Number:
2006-172
Materials:
papier-mâché, wood (unidentified) and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 345 mm x 160 mm x 190 mm, .619kg
type:
model - representation
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited