Who was Nellie Payne?

An extraordinary life explored.

Leather address cover created 1927 for visit of the Duke of York.

White rose of York.

DB135

This leather address cover was worked for the address of welcome for the Duke of York and Queen Mother. It was made from white leather and seed pearls and mounted on a green leather case laced with gold. It was presented to the Duke and Duchess of York in April 1927.

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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