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Beehives Destroyed by Bear

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View of an apiary that has been destroyed by a bear. Trees and stumps in background. Writing on back reads: "What a bear did to Outcelt's yard."

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Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 12 cm

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Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OF9
Legacy ID
WHi 106288

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