Bee Smoker, 1952-1972
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Beekeepers always have a smoker near when they open hives. The smoker masks the "danger" pheromone that bees emit when threatened which slows the colony's response. The smoke also simulates fire which prompts bees to eat honey in preparation for rebuilding a destroyed hive. This smoker's spout channeled smoke into the hive without the risk of dropping the fuel source into the hive.
Beekeepers always have a smoker near when they open hives. The smoker masks the "danger" pheromone that bees emit when threatened which slows the colony's response. The smoke also simulates fire which prompts bees to eat honey in preparation for rebuilding a destroyed hive. This smoker's spout channeled smoke into the hive without the risk of dropping the fuel source into the hive.
Artifact
Bee smoker
Date Made
1952-1972
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.0.34.356
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Leather
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Silver (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 18.5 in
Length: 14 in
Inscriptions
stamped on back of bellows: KELLEY'S / SMOKE CLOUD / Quality at Low Price / WALTER T. KELLEY CO. / Mfg. of Bee Supplies / CLARKSON, KENTUCKY / U.S.A.
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