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H.F. Wilson in His Bee Yard at Home

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Beekeeper H.F. Wilson sitting among his hives in a backyard apiary. To his left, a hive smoker is resting on a hive letting off smoke. There are a least 25 separate hives in the small yard.

Date Created:
1923
Creator:
Wisconsin Honey Producers Association

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin Honey Producers Association
Date Created 1923

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 24 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Honey Producers Association records, 1875-1979
Call Number PH 2490 Box 1 Folder

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PJN
Legacy ID
WHi 105520

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