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| name = Esther James | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_date =November 5, 1900 | birth_place = | death_date ={{dda|1990|1|7|1900|11|5}} | death_place = | nationality = | occupation = Fashion Model }} 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 nz made." James walked the length of New Zealand in 1931-2 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 6 months. References1. ^{{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}} {{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:James, Esther}}{{model-stub}}{{NewZealand-bio-stub}} 4 : 1900 births|1990 deaths|New Zealand female models|People from Pahiatua |
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