Name/Title
Plastic dressing comb, blackEntry/Object ID
2025.1.175Description
A one-piece molded comb of black plastic in the combination form: a row of coarser, wider-set teeth across roughly half its length and finer, closely set teeth across the other half, with a plain spine. The plastic is notably thin/flimsy and lighter-gauge than the other Cuban combs in the collection. Molded into the spine are "HECHO EN CUBA" and, near one end, the number "10"; a small circular ejector-pin mark is visible on the spine (a molding artifact). No maker name or brand is present. The comb shows surface scuffing and wear.Collection
The Cabrera Arús family collectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
MINILPlace
Country
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"HECHO EN CUBA"
"10"Language
SpanishTranslation
"MADE IN CUBA"
"10"Notes
Molded into the spine: "HECHO EN CUBA"; "10" (near one end; cavity/model/size number). Circular ejector-pin mark (molding artifact). No brand/maker name.Materials
Material
PlasticMaterial Notes
Materials: Molded plastic (black; likely polystyrene or similar — unconfirmed).
Technique: Injection-molded one-piece comb (combination coarse/fine teeth), with molded-in lettering.Relationships
Related Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
useCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
May 4, 2022Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
July 17, 2026