Esther James

Esther Marion Pretoria James (5 November 1900 – 7 January 1990) was one of New Zealand's first professional fashion models and a keen supporter of "buy New Zealand-made." James walked the length of New Zealand in 1931–32 to raise awareness of New Zealand-made goods and improve trade during the depression.[1] She was the first person ever to do this walk from Spirits Bay to Stewart Island and wore only New Zealand-made clothing and shoes. The walk took six months.[2]

Esther James
James in 1932
Born5 November 1900
Pahiatua, New Zealand
Died7 January 1990(1990-01-07) (aged 89)
Auckland, New Zealand
OccupationFashion model
RelativesGeorge Stoddart Whitmore (great-grandfather)

The soldier and member of the New Zealand Legislative Council, George Stoddart Whitmore (1829–1903), was her great-grandfather.[2]

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