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Bee Inspector

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The state bee inspector (probably the man on the left), and a Dane County farmer.

Date Created:
1934

Publication Information

Date Created 1934

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Plant Industry Division photographs, 1922-1942
Call Number (W525)34181(2)

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PNY
Legacy ID
WHi 42702

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