coaster

Object/Artifact

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

coaster

Entry/Object ID

ACS-00115

Description

Coaster used in state restaurantes, cafeterias and bars in Czechoslovakia in the 1980s. 3 items.

Context

Leopoldo Arús Caraballo and his friends (other Cuban technicians) made a note of their meeting in Czechoslovakia in 1985 on the back of this coaster. Leopoldo often brought coasters back as a gift for his father, Leopoldo Arús Gálvez, as he did not allow drinks on furniture without a coaster underneath.

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1985

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Czechoslovakia

Region

Eastern Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Note

Location

Back of coaster

Transcription

Hoy nos reuni-mos cinco buenos compáneros: Layleyne, Leo, Paco, Martha Y., Lastra, así: (signatures)

Language

Spanish

Translation

today we meet five good companions: layne, leo, paco, martha y., Lastra, as well: (signatures)

Material/Technique

Pen

Notes

Dated December 23, 1985

Dimensions

Diameter

10.5 cm

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Leopoldo Arús Caraballo

Notes

Owner

Person or Organization

Leopoldo Arús Gálvez

Notes

Owner

Related Places

Place

Country

Czechoslovakia

Region

Eastern Europe

Continent

Europe

Notes

Production, acquisition

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Notes

Ownership

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

May 23, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

September 26, 2025