Title
Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm
Caption
Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. At bottom of tree are straw beehives (skeps) used in the apiary. From 18th century edition of Virgil "Georgics" which followed the agricultural traditions set down by Virgil in Roman times. Copperplate engraving
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07095_390001470
License type
Rights managed
Available size
25,0Mb (2,3Mb) / 8,2in x 11,8in / 2471 x 3543 (300dpi)