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Simmins' Apiary

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A portion of Simmins' home apiary. Two men working with bees, plus a few buildings, which are (from left to right): the factory, the apiary workshop, the experimental room and the house in the distance.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Honey Producers Association records, 1875-1979
Call Number PH 2486

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PFN
Legacy ID
WHi 33900

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