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. 01/01/1850