soap container

Object/Artifact

-

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

soap container

Entry/Object ID

ACS-000230

Description

Plastic soap container with a floral pattern on the cover.

Use

To keep soap bars. For travelling.

Context

They were purchased from a children's ration book. Maria and her sister used them later in their high school years when they had to go to the countryside for mandatory student labor work (45 days of labor per year).

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

MINIL

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Notes

bought in 1973, 1974

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Note

Location

inside of the yellow lid

Transcription

"M Antonia Cabrera"

Language

Spanish

Translation

M Antonia Cabrera

Material/Technique

Pen, tape

Notes

The label was added by the owner to signify ownership. The label was created using pen on tape.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

9 x 6 x 3.5

Width

6 cm

Depth

3.5 cm

Length

9 cm

Parts

2

Material

Plastic

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Overall Condition

Good

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

March 31, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

September 26, 2025