Cryptotis mexicanus
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Cryptotis mexicanus

TitleCryptotis mexicanus
ArtistNelson
Date9 Jul 1894 19th century
Medium95 mm
OriginMount Zempoaltepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America Mount Zempoaltepec
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Cryptotis mexicanus” is a work by Nelson, dated 9 Jul 1894. It is executed in 95 mm. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Recorded origin: Mount Zempoaltepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. Browse more public-domain art from Mount Zempoaltepec.

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