Title
Lawyer's wig belonging to Ahmad bin Mohamed Ibrahim, 1940s-1960s
Year/Period
1940s–1960s
Region
Acquired in Singapore
Object Type
Technique
Dimension
Gross measurement: 29.0 x 15.0 x 4.0 cm,
Object size: (Not fully opened) 44.5 x 10.6 x 0.4 cm
Object size: (Not fully opened) 44.5 x 10.6 x 0.4 cm
Accession No.
2024-00019
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of the family of Ahmad bin Mohamed Ibrahim
This lawyer's wig belonged to Ahmad bin Mohamed Ibrahim who played a key role in shaping the legal and social foundations of Singapore. Prof Ahmad served as the first Advocate-General of the State of Singapore (1959-1965) and later the first Attorney-General of the Republic of Singapore (1965-1967). He played a key role in drafting the Women's Charter, Intestate Succession Act, Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA), and other statutes. He also lent his legal expertise in the merger talks in London (1963).
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