Title
Black winter coat
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: 94.2 x 102 cm
Accession No.
2009-03689
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Poh
This black winter coat 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.
