Title
Hazel Bishop lipstick
Year/Period
1950s-1980s
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Object size: H7.2 x Diameter 1 cm
Accession No.
2009-01764
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Christina Balsara
This Hazel Bishop creamy, Lisbon pink lipstick (#205) belonged to the late Christina Lee (1923-2009). Hazel Bishop invented the first non-smear and long lasting lipstick in 1950.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.
