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Swanley Horticultural College. Taking a swarm of bees. 1930 s
Swanley Horticultural College.
Taking a swarm of bees.
1930 s
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Media ID 11330329
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Swanley Horticultural College - A Glimpse into Beekeeping in the 1930s
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print from the 1930s takes us back to Swanley Horticultural College, where a group of women are fearlessly tending to a swarm of bees. The image captures an era between the two World Wars, when beekeeping was not only a practical skill but also a fashionable pursuit. Dressed in their elegant yet modest attire that epitomizes the fashion trends of the time, these determined women demonstrate their expertise in handling bees with utmost care and precision. Clad in protective nets and armed with tools specific to apiary work, they showcase their dedication to nurturing these vital creatures. The picturesque scene unfolds against a backdrop of lush fruit trees, symbolizing nature's abundance and fertility. It is evident that this college prioritized hands-on learning as part of its horticultural curriculum, providing students with invaluable knowledge on beekeeping techniques. Preserved by TopFoto's stills archive and picture library, this photographic gem offers us an insight into an age-old practice that continues to play a crucial role today. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of our interconnectedness with nature and the importance of preserving our delicate ecosystem. Let this remarkable image transport you back to an era when women defied societal norms by embracing traditionally male-dominated fields such as beekeeping – showcasing both their resilience and determination during challenging times between the wars.
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