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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.
1923
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 |
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