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Honey Bee

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Honey bee.

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Physical Description

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Dimensions 9 x 13 cm

Collection Information

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

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AHO
Legacy ID
WHi 104027

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