deodorant tube

Object/Artifact

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

deodorant tube

Entry/Object ID

ACS-000099

Description

Translucent white plastic cylindrical container for solid deodorant.

Context

Called "desodorante de tubo", due to the container’s shape. Once consumed, container was oftentimes used as a hair roller or to make earring clip. Other uses were to make candles and flashlights, among other things.

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

MINIL

Place

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

cap

Transcription

HECHO EN CUBA

Language

Spanish

Translation

MADE IN CUBA

Dimensions

Height

9 cm

Diameter

3.5 cm

Parts

1 plastic cylinder, 2 caps

Material

Plastic

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Gertrudis Caraballo Gálvez

Notes

owner

Person or Organization

MINIL

Notes

producer

Related Places

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Notes

ownership

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

March 31, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

September 26, 2025