Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work
Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work. Top: Driving bees from one skep into another in order to clear the combs. The bees naturally move upwards, so they travel from the bottom of the skep to the top one. Middle: Wooden hives (probably Langstroth) containing movable frames. Bottom: Frame of comb with honey partially capped. Dated 19th century