Title
Jacket with harlequin checks
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: 66 x 119.2 cm,
Gross measurement: H112.5 x W119.2 cm (2009-03672 and 03673)
Gross measurement: H112.5 x W119.2 cm (2009-03672 and 03673)
Accession No.
2009-03673
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr & Mrs Melvin Poh
This jacket with harlequin checks belonged to the late Christina Lee (1923-2009). It is worn with a matching cheongsam.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.
