Title
Stratton powder case netting
Year/Period
1950s
Region
United Kingdom
Material
Dimension
Object size: H0.3 x W6.4 x D6.9 cm
Accession No.
2009-01775-003
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Christina Balsara
This netting is part of this Stratton powder case (2009-01775). 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.
