Carambola (NHMW-AFW-DING-0046-147)

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3D scan of a model of a carambola. The model was created around 1803 most likely by Franz Stoll or Johann Jaich, who were employed at the Naturalien-Cabinet, the predecessor of the Natural History Museum Vienna, as wax modellers. It is made of plaster and was coloured by hand. The model was used in the exhibit of the Naturalien-Cabinet.

The model is not on display and can be viewed by appointment.

Inventory number: NHMW-AFW-DING-0046-147

Collection: Natural History Museum Vienna, Archive for the History of Science, 3D Objects/Special Collection

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Scanned and edited by Pauline Forsthuber and Anna Haider (NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Space Spider

This object was digitized with funding from the “Kulturerbe digital” program of the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria for Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sport.