Title
Ointment
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Object Type
Dimension
Object size: 3.8 x 3.8 x 1.0 cm
Accession No.
2017-00246
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of the Lim Family in memory of Edna Chong Kim Neo
This container of ointment was likely used to lubricate the embroiderer’s hands or the needle to facilitate the task of embroidery. It was of the Star & Ring Brand and sold by Chee Min Chinese Medical Hall. The original owner of these items made a living fashioning beaded slippers and dresses, working from home as she did not have a shop.
