William Davis
Date of Birth
1837
Date of Death
30 Aug 1875
Biography
William Henry Davis (1837-1875): pioneer Nelson photographer.
English-born Davis started his business in Nelson in 1860; briefly went to Australia and then came back to Nelson. He had premises in Trafalgar Street and then in Hardy Street from 1863.
Davis specialised in studio portraits and developed a significant early portrait collection of 3,800 images.
English-born Davis started his business in Nelson in 1860; briefly went to Australia and then came back to Nelson. He had premises in Trafalgar Street and then in Hardy Street from 1863.
Davis specialised in studio portraits and developed a significant early portrait collection of 3,800 images.
