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Queen Bee Mailing Cage

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Postcard including a photograph of a device used to transport a queen bee. On it is also an advertisement for ordering queen bees.

Date Created:
1916

Publication Information

Date Created 1916

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Honey Producers Association records, 1875-1979
Call Number PH 2490

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PI5
Legacy ID
WHi 33945

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