Name/Title
Graduated Glass Infant Feeding Bottle (Biberón) with "ONZAS" Scale and Screw CapEntry/Object ID
2025.1.331Description
Tapered cylindrical infant feeding bottle in clear glass, with a short narrow externally-threaded neck, fitted with a white ribbed/fluted plastic screw cap that carries a salmon-pink sealing ring/disc. The body is embossed with a vertical "ONZAS" and a graduation scale numbered 1 through 7 (running to roughly 8 oz) with tick marks. The base bears embossed marks (a maker's mark and/or mold numbers) that are not legible in this upright, oblique view. No nipple/teat is present, and there is no paper label or embossed brand on the body.Context
The Spanish-language "ONZAS" (ounces) graduation indicates a Hispanophone market and, within this collection, is consistent with Cuban domestic use.Collection
The Cabrera Arús family collectionMade/Created
Place
Country
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
Probably acquired circa 1973.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Embossed on the body (Spanish): "ONZAS" [ounces]; graduation scale "1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7" with tick marks.Parts
(1) glass bottle; (2) white ribbed plastic screw cap; (3) salmon-pink sealing ring/discMaterials
Material
Glass, PlasticMaterial Notes
Clear glass (bottle); plastic (screw cap)Created By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
March 31, 2022Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
June 18, 2026