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Man Burning Beehives

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Scorching hive bodies that were infected with American Foul Brood.

Date Created:
April 1934
Creator:
Wisconsin. Department of Agriculture and Markets

Publication Information

Creator
Wisconsin. Department of Agriculture and Markets
Date Created
April 1934

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OLO
Legacy ID
WHi 103829

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