Name/Title
soap box, GaleónEntry/Object ID
2025.5.1Description
Box of 3 Galeón soaps individually wrapped (2 missing).Context
Sold in the parallel market. These were luxury soaps, often used as gift.Collection
Jorge Pantoja Amengual collectionAcquisition
Accession
2025.5Source or Donor
Jorge Pantoja AmengualMade/Created
Manufacturer
MINILTime Period
20th CenturyPlace
Country
CubaRegion
Central AmericaEdition
GaleónInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
top of the lidTranscription
"JABON Galeón LA HABANA"Language
SpanishTranslation
"SOAP Galeón LA HABANA"Material/Technique
InscribedType
InscriptionLocation
back side of the lidTranscription
"HECHO EN CUBA"Language
SpanishTranslation
"made in Cuba"Material/Technique
InscribedType
NoteLocation
top of the boxTranscription
3 75Notes
indicates priceDimensions
Dimension Description
18.1 x 9.5 x 3.5Width
9.5 cmDepth
3.5 cmLength
18.1 cmParts
box (lid, bottom), 1 soapRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Jorge Pantoja AmengualNotes
ownerPerson or Organization
MINILNotes
producerRelated Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Central AmericaNotes
production, acquisitionCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
March 31, 2022Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
September 28, 2025
