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Box, Bee

Object Name:
Box, Bee
Object ID:
1983.088
Place of Origin:
Stoddard, NH
Date:
1850-1875
Description:
Bee-lining Box. Used to capture, mark, and trace field worker bees back to their colony in the wild. Glass window, 4" x 6", on each side. Stamped (impressed) "M.W. McCLURE / S. STODDARD. NH." on bottom.
Material:
Wood
Dimensions:
H-6.7 W-10.9 D-5.9 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Garvin
Subjects:
Bees, Beekeeping
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