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Clarinda Coggshall near palm tree, c. 1905
Clarinda Coggshall stands next to palm trees. Clarinda Coggshall was the wife of D. H. Coggshall who hailed from a successful beekeeping family in Groton, New York. The Coggshalls spent many winters at their home in Martin County. -
Women with citrus tree, c. 1905
Several women stand behind a citrus tree with immature fruits growing on it. Clarinda Smith Coggshall (1847-1933) on left. -
Standing near beehive boxes, c. 1905
Several women, including Clarinda Coggshall (on left) stand between rows of beehive boxes. Two male beekeepers with netting attached to their hats are also in view. Older beekeeper standing behind the women is Col. O. O. Poppleton, a well-known expert beekeeper. Poppleton moved to the Stuart area in 1895 and maintained bee colonies from Ft. Pierce to Key West. His colonies were producing 15 tons of honey by 1909 and his bee keeping expertise earned him the nickname, "Bee King of Florida." -
Man stands among crops, c. 1905
Man stands in a field with planted crops. Tomato vine visible in the foreground. Poor copy. -
The Dyer sisters playing, c. 1905
Myrtle, Hazel, and Florence Dyer play with a wagon in the backyard of their house. -
Dyer girls with a wagon, c. 1905
Myrtle, Hazel, and Florence Dyer play with a wagon in the backyard of their house. Myrtle pulls Hazel in the wagon, while Florence plays with a parasol. -
Clarinda Smith Coggshall with dog in front of chicken coop, c. 1905
Woman stands with a dog in front of a chicken coop. Chickens are scattered around the area as well. Probably Clarinda Smith Coggshall (1847-1933). Poor copy. -
Branches of a citrus tree, c. 1905
The branches of a citrus tree sag with the weight of its fruit.