old bee pictures

[greenbeekeeping]

I was wondering if anyone would have any old bee pictures that they would share. I am looking for photos from the late 1800's if possible. Any pics would be appreciated though. These will be used for a poster board for some of the festivals that we do. Thanks.

Matt

[bluegrass]

Hit ebay and look for old bee mags. You may also find some old photos on there.

[newbee 101]

Maybe you could use these...
http://www.acmepainting.com/DSCN5936.jpeg
http://www.acmepainting.com/DSCN5937.jpeg
http://www.acmepainting.com/DSCN5938.jpeg
http://www.acmepainting.com/DSCN5939.jpeg
http://www.acmepainting.com/DSCN5940.jpeg
http://www.acmepainting.com/DSCN5941.jpeg
http://www.acmepainting.com/DSCN5942.jpeg
http://www.acmepainting.com/DSCN5943.jpeg
http://www.acmepainting.com/DSCN5944.bmp
No copyrights... ;)

[ September 10, 2006, 07:58 PM: Message edited by: newbee 101 ]

[JohnK and Sheri]

This isn't 1800, more like 1950, my grandmother.....
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/142765342/2438896230048587895bFQrGr
Sheri

[Donna Marie, Honeybee by the Sea]

Wow everyone these photos are fantastic! Frank and Sheri,love your Grandma and the skyscraper colony...and I thought my colonies were tall!

Thank you for sharing, Cheers Donna

[power napper]

Those are all great photos--thanks for sharing!

[JohnK and Sheri]

Donna
LOL, yeah, I sure don't know how she got those boxes on there. Wish the picture was clearer......

Newbee
Those are so cool, especially the ones showing the different kind of ways to hive a colony.
Sheri

[ September 11, 2006, 08:21 AM: Message edited by: JohnK and Sheri ]

[CWBees]

Sheri thats a great picture of your Grandma. I really enjoyed your photo album as well.

[JohnK and Sheri]

Thanks CW
I remember her as a crusty old lady who seldom smiled. It is by far my favorite picture of her even if you can't see her very well. Sure wish I could talk bees with her now. smile.gif
Sheri

[pembroke]

Check out the book by C C Miller: Fifty Years in Beekeeping. Has lots of Pics of Late 1800s beekeeping. Pembroke

[greenbeekeeping]

Thanks for the pics guys. It is appreciated.

[xC0000005]

I love these pictures. Basic question - when does copyright on pictures like these expire? I'd love to use old illustrations of equipment and beekeeping for some things I'm working on but I don't want to run afoul of copyright law.

[Kevin M]

Those were some really cools pics, thanks for sharing.. smile.gif

[Hillside]

I love going through old attics. Looking at those pics was just as good.

[newbee 101]

I am glad everyone liked the pictures!
You will probably enjoy this website then..lots of history..
http://outdoorplace.org/beekeeping/history1.htm
:D