Title
Beaded bag
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: H: 27.3 cm,
x W: 21.5 cm,
x D: 2.1 cm
x W: 21.5 cm,
x D: 2.1 cm
Accession No.
2009-01776
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Christina Balsara
This beaded bag is decorated with beads, sequins and diamante. 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.
