Bee Smoker

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Bee smoker

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.0.22.373

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Leather
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Brown
Gray (Color)
Tan (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9.75 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 5 in

Bee Smoker