Title
A black and gold handbag
Year/Period
1960s-1970s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: H81.7 x W29 x D4.4 cm
Accession No.
2006-00802
Collection of
From the 1950s to the 1960s, Singapore embarked on a rapid industrialisation programme and this led to more women joining the workforce. Employment meant that women developed the earning power that would make them an important group of consumers for beauty and fashion products. In addition, more women could afford to indulge in leisure activities.
