Title
Cutex lipstick
Year/Period
1950s-1980s
Region
Singapore
Object Type
lipsticks
Material
plastic
Dimension
Object size: H7.7 x Diameter 1 cm
Accession No.
2009-01766
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Christina Balsara
NLB Type
Cultural artefact
This Cutex lipstick (spicy pink) 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.
