Porters bee escape

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This was probalbly purchased between 1891 & 1900 and was used by a New Forest beekeeper until the early 1970's. It is rusty and slightly damaged.

Category 1

  • Material
    Metal
  • Size
    Overall L.11.5cm W 4.3cm
  • Origin
    U.K
  • Period
    1891 - 1900

Category 2

  • Reference Number
    ECT_10_0B77_011
  • Thematic Catalogue
    10: Smokers
  • Keywords
    Removal of honey

Category 3

  • Added To Collection
    1977
  • Donor
    F. G. Vernon
  • Curator
    Dr. E. Crane