Title
Celine speedy toiletry bag
Year/Period
Late 20th century
Region
Italy
Dimension
Object size: H4 x W23.6 x D1.2 cm
Accession No.
2009-01782
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Christina Balsara
This leather Celine speedy toiletry bag was made in Italy and printed with the monogram of a horse carriage. The front portion of the bag features a leather emblem of the horse carriage and the brand Celine. The interior is fully lined and the zip comes with a gold metal plate. The bag 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.
