Title
Sharperner
Year/Period
1950s-1980s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Gross measurement: H1.2 x W5.4 x D1.5 cm
Accession No.
2009-01767
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Christina Balsara
This sharpener was used to sharpen eyebrow and/or lipstick pencils. It 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. .
