Title
Blue and black houndstooth jacket
Year/Period
Early 1950s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: 60.5 x 101 cm,
Gross measurement: H120.6 x W101 cm (2009-03699 and 03700)
Gross measurement: H120.6 x W101 cm (2009-03699 and 03700)
Accession No.
2009-03700
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr & Mrs Melvin Poh
This houndstooth printed jacket 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.
