Marjorie Mestayer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1880 England |
| Died | 7 September 1955 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Occupation(s) | Museum curator and conchologist |
Marjorie Katherine Mestayer (1880 – 7 September 1955) was a New Zealand curator and conchologist. She is best known for the molluscan, foraminiferal and ostracod species named after her. Beginning as an amateur shell enthusiast, she went on to work as a conchology curator for the Dominion Museum in Wellington. She also received grants for her conchology research. She donated scientific and personal collections to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.