1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class IX.: Henry Hughes
2133. HUGHES, HENRY, Regent Street, Loughborough.
Improved bee-hive.
1. The hive is completely impervious to the weather.
2. The interior of the hive is less acted upon by changes of temperature, hair felt being inserted between the inner and outer casings.
3. The depriving hive is fitted with bars, by which each comb can be examined or removed at pleasure. sheave blocks; metal provers and staffs; corn and flour sacks; measures; machine brushes, all bristle; sack and heaving barrows; mill bills; and all other articles used in mills.
4. An improved feeding trough, by which the bees can be fed at the top of the hive at any time and under any circumstances.
5. The hive is mounted on a stand of iron, which will keep it free from the attacks of vermin.