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
00.114.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Leather
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Brown
Gray (Color)
Tan (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 9 in
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