Hive Collection (page 2)

A bee keeper, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Bee Keeper Victorian period

TELLING THE BEES - bees must be told when there is a death in the household, if you don't, the bees will either leave or die in the hive Date: 1879

Peasant of the Podlaskie province of Poland gathering honey, early 19th century (colour litho)
CHT224133 Peasant of the Podlaskie province of Poland gathering honey, early 19th century (colour litho) by Polish School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Beehives, Maghreb (reeds)
2648326 Beehives, Maghreb (reeds) by African School; length: 120 cm; Private Collection

Suspended beehive, Mali
2648328 Suspended beehive, Mali by African School; Private Collection

DDE-90037360
Bald-faced hornet, Vespula maculata, emerging from nest, Ontario Date: 06/09/2007

Ms 24 f. 63 Bestiary, three curved lines of white bees flying down to three hives, from the Aberdeen Bestiary (vellum)
BAL52591 Ms 24 f.63 Bestiary, three curved lines of white bees flying down to three hives, from the Aberdeen Bestiary (vellum) by English School, (12th century); Aberdeen University Library, Scotland

The homes of the bees (engraving)
3635067 The homes of the bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The homes of the bees. Illustration for Cassells Pictorial Scrap Book (1889)

Gardening time (colour litho)
5198098 Gardening time (colour litho) by Stewart, Elise H. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardening time. Illustration for Round The Clock, Rhymes by May Byron)

A Fathers Lesson on the Busy Bees (engraving)
6010464 A Fathers Lesson on the Busy Bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fathers Lesson on the Busy Bees)

Owen, engraver, trade card (engraving)
731571 Owen, engraver, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owen, engraver, trade card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c. 1770 (engraving) (see also 746839)
746836 Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c.1770 (engraving) (see also 746839) by Diderot, Denis (1713-84); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Hubers beehive, 1792 (wood)
2648323 Hubers beehive, 1792 (wood) by Swiss School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the 18th century, noted Swiss naturalist FranAzois Huber (1750-1831)

Beehive with an image of St. Ambrose (wood)
2648318 Beehive with an image of St. Ambrose (wood) by German School; height: 150 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Ambrose (c.340-397) Bishop of Milan

They rushed at me buzzing and humming and tried to sting
IL274554 They rushed at me buzzing and humming and tried to sting, illustration from The Mischievious Mousie Book, published by Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1920s (colour litho) by Anderson

Bees, mainly for the beginner, 1941
Bees, mainly for the beginner, by Apis, 1941. Beekeeping advice. Date: 1941

Silhouette, Girl and Beehive. 1926

European field cricket, Gryllus campestris, and European honey bee, Apis mellifera, queen, worker and drone, hive
6338817 European field cricket, Gryllus campestris, and European honey bee, Apis mellifera, queen, worker and drone, hive, honeycomb, swarm, etc by French School

Are the Bees Alive? (colour litho)
6013936 Are the Bees Alive? (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Are the Bees Alive)

The honey bees (engraving)
6007179 The honey bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The honey bees. Illustration for Our Picture Book (S W Partridge)

And golden honey from the hive, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

Nova 2644 fol. 94v Beehives, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142937 Nova 2644 fol.94v Beehives, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, and hive
Western honey bee or European honey bee, Apis mellifera (Apis mellifica). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Tatar Man of Kazan with a beehive, from Encyclopedie des Voyages, engraved by J
CHT252559 Tatar Man of Kazan with a beehive, from Encyclopedie des Voyages, engraved by J. Laroque, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German
CHT307403 The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German treatise on medicines published in Strasbourg in 1573 (coloured woodcut) by German School

Beehive, icehouse and mortar mill
Bee hive and ice house, mortar mill, and artists guide to drapery and horse. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Lessons in elementary science at Whitechapel
Miss Kate M. Hall, the curator of the Whitechapel Free Library and Museum, giving a demonstration of working bees to Board School children with the aid of a observatory hive, invented and made by Mr

The Bear and the Beehives, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504507 The Bear and the Beehives, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Beehives (wood)
2648330 Beehives (wood) by Slovenian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Long wooden boxes.); out of copyright

Szarkas beehive (wood)
2648329 Szarkas beehive (wood) by Hungarian School; height: 40 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Poster, Eat More Honey. Date: 20th century

Design for a Bee House. 1857

Edward Pink & Sons - Jugs, Cups, Saucers, etc
Edward Pink & Sons - range of jugs, cups, saucers, etc, with prices. 1888

Curtis British Entomology Plate 769
Hymenoptera: Apis mellifica = Apis mellifera (Common Hive Bee, Honey Bee) Date: 1824-39

Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive (engraving)
1625064 Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive)

Killed by Bees (Colour Litho)
2778271 Killed by Bees (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed by bees. For having impacted absently against a hive, overthrowing it)

Practical lessons in elementary science in Whitechapel; An exhibition of living bees (engraving)
608683 Practical lessons in elementary science in Whitechapel; An exhibition of living bees (engraving) by English School

Reproduction of a poster advertising the architectural practice of Paul Hankar
STC386316 Reproduction of a poster advertising the architectural practice of Paul Hankar, 1894 (colour litho) by Crespin, Adolphe Louis Charles (1859-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bees Nest, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT175081 The Bees Nest, late 19th century (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

The Insect: The Bees as Architects (engraving)
6028709 The Insect: The Bees as Architects (engraving) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bees as Architects)

Ms 311, fol. 41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c. 1500 (vellum)
HLK153066 Ms 311, fol.41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c.1500 (vellum) by Master of the Prayer Books (c.1500); By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

Beehive, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731314 Beehive, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beehive, New Year Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English

The Punished Thief (Colour Litho)
2778178 The Punished Thief (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The punished thief)

Beehive with the Virgin Mary, Germany (reeds & wood)
2648317 Beehive with the Virgin Mary, Germany (reeds & wood) by German School; height: 50 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

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"Hive: A Buzzing World of Honey Bees and their Enchanting Abode" Step into the mesmerizing world of honey bees as they diligently work together in their intricate hive. 🐝🍯 In this 17th-century artwork, witness the majestic queen bee surrounded by her loyal workers on a beautifully constructed comb. The harmony within the beehive is truly awe-inspiring. The diligent honey bees can be seen meticulously tending to their comb and brood cells, ensuring the survival of their colony. Their dedication to creating a thriving community is nothing short of remarkable. Marvel at nature's wonder as Apis mellifera, commonly known as honey bees, gather on a wild honey cone at Welder Wildlife Refuge in Sinton. These industrious creatures play an essential role in pollination and maintaining our ecosystem's delicate balance. Discover the Elephant Castle Beehive, where these incredible insects reside under careful human observation. Witness firsthand how beekeepers clip the wings of queen honey bees in order to manage their colonies effectively. Even amidst winter's harshness, honey bee hives stand tall in forests like resilient fortresses. These sturdy structures provide shelter for these amazing creatures during colder months when resources are scarce. Beekeeping has been an age-old practice passed down through generations; Diderot captures its essence perfectly with his artistic depiction showcasing dedicated individuals caring for these buzzing wonders. A poster card advertising a Beekeepers Conference held in Prague invites enthusiasts from around the world to exchange knowledge and celebrate these fascinating insects' importance to our planet's well-being. While we admire honey bees' harmonious existence, let us not forget about wasps' nests that also contribute significantly to our ecosystem. Each has its unique role to play. Drawing inspiration from Brer Rabbit folklore tales, we learn valuable lessons about determination and resourcefulness - qualities embodied by both humans and bees alike. Travel back centuries ago when harvesting honey was an art form in itself.