University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
68/578
Description
Deaccessioned. Please note that this object no longer forms part of the Museum of English Rural Life collection and cannot be accessed at our institution. Scottish hive.
Physical description
1 beehive: wood; zinc; good condition
Archival history
6 quills were found between the wood and the zinc on the roof suggesting the roof is older than initially thought.
Object name
Hive
Material
Wood
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : housing
Bee
Associated person/institution
Bee Research Association (Subject)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14736.tif - High resolution image