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Tote bag

Title

Tote bag

Year/Period

2000s

Region

Singapore

Material

leather

Dimension

Object size: H41.8 x W40.3 x D1.8 cm

Accession No.

2009-01772

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Christina Balsara

This tote 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.