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G.W. Estes and Children with Frames and Honeycomb
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G.W. Estes and two young girls, standing in a storeroom. Hive boxes with frames are on the floor. Along the walls are shelves stacked with square boxes of comb honey. A work table on the left has a scale.
circa 1920-1929
Wisconsin Honey Producers Association
Publication Information
| Creator | Wisconsin Honey Producers Association |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1920-1929 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 x 21 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 |
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