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Lipstick holder

Title

Lipstick holder

Year/Period

1950s-1980s

Region

Singapore

Object Type

cosmetic items

Material

ceramic

Dimension

Object size: H4.3 x W13.2 x D8.3 cm

Accession No.

2009-01763

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Christina Balsara

This ceramic lipstick holder belonged to the late Christina Lee (1923-2009).Christina Lee was the former wife of Loke Wan Tho, the founder and chairman of Cathay Organisation. An accomplished photographer, perfumer and businesswoman, she was also a style icon who was remembered for her poise, elegance and impeccable fashion sense. In 1965, she was named by Vogue magazine as one of the most beautiful women in Singapore.