Title
Mesh handbag
Year/Period
1930s-1940s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: H: 28.1 cm,
x W: 25.2 cm,
x D: 2.9 cm
x W: 25.2 cm,
x D: 2.9 cm
Accession No.
2009-01780
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs Christina Balsara c/o Mrs Jaya Mohideen
This mesh ivory handbag with a simple clasp and chain handle 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.
