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Beekeeper L.A. Smith with Stacked Hives
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Beekeeper L.A. Smith standing next to hive boxes stacked on top of each other, exposing the frames. There is a swarm of bees on a hive box on the ground.
circa 1920-1929
Wisconsin Honey Producers Association
Publication Information
| Creator | Wisconsin Honey Producers Association |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1920-1929 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Honey Producers Association records, 1875-1979 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 2490 Box Folder "13" |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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