Bee Hive Collection (page 2)

Prince Alberts Bee-Hives, 1843. Cartoon of Prince Albert (1819-1861), with Queen Victoria. These Hives are so constructed, that the Honey may be removed without Destroying the Bees. - Morning Paper

Beekeeping, 1775. A print from La nouvelle maison rustique, ou economie generale de tous les biens de campagne : la maniere de les entretenir et de les multiplier donnee ci-devant au

The Bee, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Bee, c1851. The central image shows bee skeps and plants on which bees forage, and Indian, American and South European bees

Louis XII, King of France, riding out with his army to chastise the city of Genoa, 24 April 1507. The covering of the kings armour and his horses caparison are decorated with hives and bees

Apiary of wooden hives, Lismore, Ireland, 1890. A woman in a protective veil using bellows to puff smoke into a hive to render bees less aggressive before opening the hive

Beekeepers preparing to take a swarm, 18th century. At the bottom of the tree are straw beehives (skeps) used in the apiary

Albert, Prince Consort, showing his hives to Queen Victoria. Albert (1819-1861) introduced improved bee hives to the royal apiaries

Uncapped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. The individual cells contain honey

Bear getting honey from a beehive
Bear raiding a beehive in a fallen tree. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century A. B. Frost illustration

Allegorical vignette beehive Bijenkorf surrounded
Allegorical vignette with beehive, Bijenkorf surrounded by three people and flanked by two muses. In the foreground are books by playwrights Vondel

Taurus front legs elevation Sic fox non vobis
Taurus with front legs on an elevation Sic fox non vobis / Si quid melius videris (series title on object) Black ornaments (series title)

Grass field park Park title object figures walk
Grass field in a park Park (title on object), figures walk on the path around the field. A flowerbed in the middle. There is a building at the end

Melpomene Euterpe open stage cloth Title page
Melpomene and Euterpe open the stage cloth Title page for: D. Lingelbach, The discovered schyndeugd, 1687/1690, Melpomene (mourning play) and Euterpe (music, lyric) open the stage cloth together

Allegorical composition Felix Meritis right winged Fame blowing
Allegorical composition on Felix Meritis, Allegorical composition on Felix Meritis with on the right the winged Fame blowing on the praise trumpet

Brood comb with drone brood surrounded by worker bees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-

Honey bees -Apis mellifera var carnica-, worker bees and male drones on bright honeycomb

Two honey bees, left, Carnian -Apis mellifera var carnica-, right, a hybrid Italian Bee -Apis ligustica bast.- on honeycomb with a propolis coating

Beehive making outside cottage George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: N10206

Order of Rechabites 1898
Membership certificate for the Independent Order of Rechabites, a society of abstainers from alcohol

After 2-3 months seclusion, Pokot initiates leave their camp in single file to celebrate Ngetunogh. They must wear goatskins

Traditional beehive houses made of mud in the village of Sarouj, NE of Hama, Syria Traditional beehive houses made of mud in the village of Sarouj, NE of Hama

Facsimile of February: farmyard scene with peasants, copied from from the Tres
BAL65824 Facsimile of February: farmyard scene with peasants, copied from from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (vellum) (for original see 8434) by Limbourg Brothers (fl.1400-1416) (after)

Title page for Jan Luyken The Bykorf of mind, 1711, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1711

field, Jan Luyken, 1695 - 1705

Carnolian Honeybee -Apis mellifera var. carnica-, on comb with capped brood cells and pollen cells

Newly developed honeycomb with worker bees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-

Honeybees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-, on brood comb with freshly laid eggs in honeycomb cells

Brood comb with drone brood surrounded by worker bees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-

Newly-created wax comb of the honey bee -Apis mellifera var carnica- with larvae, worker bees, c. 5-7 days, in jelly

Honey bee -Apis mellifera var nica-, drone on drone brood, larvae shortly before pupation

Honey bees -Apis mellifera-, worker bees on the drone brood cells

Honey bees -Apis mellifera-, worker bees caring for the brood, on brood cells, larvae, circa 8 days, in honeycomb cells

Honeycomb and honey, Germany

Honey Bees -Apis sp. - on a honeycomb, Germany
Honey Bees -Apis sp.- on a honeycomb, Germany

Honey bees -Apis sp. - on a honeycomb, queen bee at centre, Germany
Honey bees -Apis sp.- on a honeycomb, queen bee at centre, Germany

Honey Bee -Apis mellifera- on honeycomb

Honeycomb with a coating of red propolis

Colony of Honey Bees -Apis mellifera var carnica- on fresh honeycomb with honey

Honey Bee -Apis mellifera var carnica- being fed by two other bees

Inside a bee-hive mud brick house, village of Harran, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Bee-hive mud brick houses and goats, village of Harran, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Bee-hive mud brick houses, village of Harran, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Canada, Quebec. Honey Economusee (aka Musee de L Abeille). Beehive. Property release. IMAGE RESTRICTED: Not available to US land tour operators

Demonstrating bee keeping, the Reverend D L Bryce. 1935

Demonstration of bee keeping. 1935

Bee keeping, Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) hives, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Honey Bees (Apoidea) crawling over bee hive, close up

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9833
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) are covering the individual cells, which are full of honey

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"Bee Hive: A Fascinating Journey through Time and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of honey bees as they diligently work on their honeycomb, creating a masterpiece of sweetness. Witness the intricate dance of these buzzing creatures in action. In Victoria Street, a swarm of bees found an unexpected refuge at the foot of a pole on a bomb site, showcasing their resilience even amidst urban chaos. This incident reminds us that nature always finds its way to thrive. Travel back to 1926, where a captivating artwork captures the essence of bees and beehives during the 17th century. The delicate strokes depict beekeeping practices from long ago, offering glimpses into our historical connection with these industrious insects. The Elephant Castle Beehive stands tall as a symbol of unity and cooperation among bees. Its presence serves as a reminder that together we can achieve greatness by working harmoniously towards common goals. A poster card for the Beekeepers Conference in Prague invites enthusiasts from around the world to share knowledge and celebrate this ancient art form, and is an opportunity for beekeepers to exchange ideas and learn about innovative techniques in nurturing these remarkable pollinators. Delve into history further as you discover garden irrigation methods used in the 1500s. Bees played an essential role in ensuring bountiful harvests by aiding pollination - nature's very own irrigation system. Marvel at stone beehive huts that have stood strong throughout time, providing shelter for countless generations of bees. These structures showcase human ingenuity intertwined with respect for nature's creations. Venture into Ethiopia's Dorze people's traditional beehive house made entirely from organic materials -a testament to sustainable living practices passed down through generations. These houses not only provide homes for humans but also serve as sanctuaries for precious honeybees. Witness worker bees forming panic formations on combs filled with eggs; it is both mesmerizing and humbling how these tiny creatures work tirelessly to ensure the survival of their colony.