Brown jacket

Title
Brown jacket
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Material
wool
Dimension
Object size: 62 x 102.5 cm,
Gross measurement: H114 x W102.5 cm (2009-03692 and 03693)
Accession No.
2009-03693
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Poh

This brown jacket which comes with a matching A-line skirt (2009-03692) 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 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.

 

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