Title
Bridal veil from Hilda's
Year/Period
1952
Region
Acquired in Singapore
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Object size: 168.0 x 336.9 cm
Accession No.
2021-00072
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs Chan Ah Kow
This veil was worn by Lucy Chan for her wedding to Chan Ah Kow. Lucy Chan and Chan Ah Kow were the parents of Patricia Chan. Patricia Chan was known as the 'Golden Girl' of Singapore for her sporting achievements in swimming. Mrs Chan and her husband were instrumental in their daughter's success. Mr Chan Ah Kow would train his children himself before and after work at his clinic in Rochore. Mrs Chan would chaperone the children to swimming practice and to school.
