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Swarm of Bees on Fence Post with Frank Buhl

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Frank Buhl is standing next to a swarm of bees on a fence post and barbed wire. A beehive is directly beneath the swarm. Buhl, who is wearing suspenders, is holding heavy gloves in his hands.

Date Created:
June 1921
Creator:
Fracken, S. B.

Publication Information

Creator Fracken, S. B.
Date Created June 1921

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin DATCP Public information files, ca. 1920-2001
Call Number Acc 2014/019

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013OCE
Legacy ID
WHi 106281

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