Metal spring-clip hair barrette

Object/Artifact

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

Metal spring-clip hair barrette

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.121

Description

A hair barrette (hair clip) with a curved, elongated cover finished in orange (enamel or paint over metal), shown front and back. The front (first image) is a smooth, gently arched bar; the reverse (second image) shows the fastening — a bright formed-metal spring-clip bar seated within the orange cover and anchored at both ends, of the standard bend-over sprung-clip type that snaps shut to grip the hair. The orange/pink finish is glossy with some wear; the metal clip shows light tarnish/soiling. The construction is consistent with manufactured (factory-made) production.

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Made/Created

Time Period

1980s

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

María A. Cabrera Arús

Notes

owner

Person or Organization

María R. Cabrera Arús

Notes

owner

Related Places

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Caribbean, Central America

Notes

use

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

December 27, 2025

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

June 4, 2026