Esther James

Esther James

Esther Marion Pretoria James (5 November 1900 – 7 January 1990) was one of New Zealand's first professional fashion models and keen supporter of buy nz made. Esther walked the length of New Zealand in 1931-2 to raise awareness of New Zealand made goods and improve trade during the depression. [cite web|url=http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/dnzb/Enlarged_Pic.asp?ImageID=507|title=Esther Marion Pretoria James on her walk from Spirits Bay to Stewart Island, 1931-32|publisher=Dictionary of New Zealand Biography] She was the first person ever to do this walk from Spirits Bay to Stewart Island and she wore only New Zealand made clothing and shoes. The walk took 6 months.

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