Title
Embroidered long jacket
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: 111.7 x 118 cm
Accession No.
2009-03670
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr & Mrs Melvin Poh
This black long jacket which features floral and peacock embroidery 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 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.
