Who was Nellie Payne?

An extraordinary life explored.

Coat of Arms for Davson. Carved 1952.

Davson coat of arms.
Davson coat of arms provenance.
Coat of Arms from Nellie's scrapbook.

DB188

This coat of arms carved by Nellie Payne is now in Switzerland.

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Thank you to the sponsors, volunteers, and businesses that made the 2015 “Who was Nellie Payne?” exhibition such a success.

Tasmanian Community Fund

Meander Valley Council

Premier’s discretionary fund (Tasmania)

Arts Deloraine

Tasmanian Alkaloids

Amanda & Sean Manners

Westbury & Districts Historical Society

John Temple Gallery

Fitzpatrick’s Inn

Steven French Photography

John Kemp Photography (UK)

Virginia & Bill Greenhill