Pyganodon cataracta
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Pyganodon cataracta

TitlePyganodon cataracta
ArtistD. W. Taylor
Date16 Jul 1947 20th century
MediumDry
OriginNatucket Island, North Head Long Pond, Massachusetts, United States
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Pyganodon cataracta” is a work by D. W. Taylor, dated 16 Jul 1947. It is executed in dry. 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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