Black Widow Spider

A black widow spider used in the research of William Baerg at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville (Washington County); circa 1923.

Large black spider with web and plants

Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville

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Early Twentieth Century (1901 - 1940)

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