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Beekeepers and Hives

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Hand-colored photographic print. Two beekeepers, one standing, one crouching near hives in an apiary. "Herman Roebel's Apiary 1919" written on back of print.

Date Created:
1919

Publication Information

Date Created 1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 51 x 40 cm

Collection Information

Call Number PH 5-5180

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01448C
Legacy ID
WHi 103827

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