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Drawings of Combs, Bee Larvae, and Hives

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Illustration from an unknown book. Drawings of combs, bee larvae, and hives, Figure 1-12.

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Physical Description

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Dimensions 10 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 54817

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AEN
Legacy ID
WHi 103999

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