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Nellie Meadows

1915 – 2006

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Botanical illustratorPainter
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About Nellie Meadows

Lived 1915 – 2006 (aged 91). Nellie Meadows was an American botanical illustrator and painter.

Nellie Meadows (April 4, 1915 – November 6, 2006) was an artist from Clay City, Kentucky whose painting "Kentucky the Great State" became the state's official piece during the U.S. bicentennial.

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Botanical illustrator, painter
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nellie Meadows?

artist (1915-2006)

When was Nellie Meadows born?

Nellie Meadows was born on 4 April 1915 in Clay City.

When did Nellie Meadows die?

Nellie Meadows died on 6 November 2006 in Winchester.

What was Nellie Meadows's occupation?

Nellie Meadows was a botanical illustrator and painter.

What nationality was Nellie Meadows?

Nellie Meadows was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nellie Meadows

· Wikidata: Q6990122

· DBpedia: Nellie Meadows

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