The forgotten women of Whites
hen interviewed in late 2015 at 82 years of age, Grace Rawson shared her happy memories as a hand-colourist for Whites Aviation between 1953 and 1963. Still “full of adoration” for both “Mr Stewart and Mr White”, Grace’s story was one of staff loyalty, vocational alchemy and a genuine passion for creating a hand-coloured New Zealand. Such was the enjoyment she got from her work, she even planned her honeymoon
