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Mesh handbag

Title

Mesh handbag

Year/Period

1930s-1940s

Region

Singapore

Material

metal

Dimension

Object size: H: 28.1 cm,
x W: 25.2 cm,
x D: 2.9 cm

Accession No.

2009-01780

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Christina Balsara

This mesh ivory handbag with a simple clasp and chain handle 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.