Modern Girls – Love, Life and Fashion in Pre-War SG | A Librarian’s World
Modern Girls – Love, Life and Fashion in Pre-War SG | A Librarian’s World
In the early 20th century, the Modern Girl emerged in cities all over the world and became a popular subject of debate, admiration and criticism. By the late 1920s, she had made her debut in Singapore. Who was she? What did she wear? What were her aspirations? And what traits made her “modern”?
Through the National Library’s collections and newspaper archives, Associate Librarian Andrea Kee will explore how the enigmatic Modern Girl articulated her new modern identity, femininity and independence in interwar Singapore.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021
6 pm – 7 pm
Zoom Webinar
Register now via https://go.gov.sg/21oct-fb
[About the Librarian]
Andrea Kee is an Associate Librarian with the National Library of Singapore and works with the Singapore and Southeast Asia collections. Her responsibilities include collection management and content development for the library’s resources, such as Infopedia and Biblioasia, as well as providing reference and research services.
[About A Librarian’s World]
Ever wondered what librarians do? In this series of monthly talks, find out what makes our librarians tick as they share highlights of their work from the collections of the National Library.
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Event Details
- National Library Board
- 21 Oct 2021
- 6pm to 7pm
- Free Admission