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Plastic 'Catenary' Hive

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W. B. Bielby adopted the nearest approach to the Tonelli hive. In the winter the bees take the capping off the combs & the capping drop to the bottom. Bottom was sloped so the capping dropped out. ( E G Burtt)

Category 1

  • Material
    Polystyrene & Polyurethane
  • Size
    46cm x 46cm x 38cm Roof: 46.5 x 50cm
  • Origin
    U.K.
  • Period
    1965

Category 2

  • Reference Number
    ECT_06_0B67_003
  • Thematic Catalogue
    6: Frame hives (moveable)
  • Keywords
    Hives, moveable comb, of other material

Category 3

  • Added To Collection
    1967
  • Donor
    W. B. Bielby
  • Curator
    Dr. E. Crane
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