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Central post hive

Patent drawing of a pagoda-roofed multi-chambered beehive on a central post, shown in perspective with an open outer door revealing inner doors (Fig. 1), and in cross-section showing internal boxes and ventilating tubes (Fig. 2).

IMPROVEMENT IN BEE-HIVES.James F. Broomfield · May 16, 1871

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