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Mollie Rodie Mackenzie - 20th century fashion collector

Items from The Mollie Rodie Mackenzie Collection are now on display online thanks to Canterbury Museum. 

Auckland manufacturer Silknit is known for its lingerie but in 1969 they produced this bright green, synthetic fibre-knit maxi dress with a turtleneck collar and banded bell sleeves. Canterbury Museum 1984.70.384

A pair of Coca-Cola trousers from 1975 epitomises Mollie’s eye for collecting clothing that captured popular culture. Canterbury Museum 1984.70.902

A pair of 1937 gold and black women's high heel sandals made by Hollywood. Canterbury Museum 1984.70.2121

These colourful 1960s or 1970s Bendon briefs were intended for the younger male consumer. Canterbury Museum 1984.70.1793

Mollie Rodie, c1938, Wellington, by Stanley Andrew. Te Papa (O.039887)

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