Lipstick cap

Object/Artifact

-

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

Lipstick cap

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.190

Description

Small white cylindrical cap, the detached closure of a lipstick. Flat circular top, straight sides, open underside (not imaged). The top face carries an incised cursive monogram — looping, intertwined script, possibly initials or a maker's logo — not legibly resolved. The body is plain. A short reddish streak on one side and small flecks elsewhere appear to be transferred product residue.

Use

Belonged to Gertrudis Caraballo Gálvez

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection, Gertrudis Caraballo Gálvez collecition

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source (if not Accessioned)

Gertrudis Caraballo Gálvez

Made/Created

Place

Country

Cuba

Region

Caribbean, Central America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Cursive L or D or T

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Diameter: 1.8 Height: 4.3

Height

4.3 cm

Diameter

1.8 cm

Parts

1

Materials

Material

Plastic

Material Notes

Materials: White molded material, most consistent with plastic (tentative); milk/opal glass cannot be ruled out from images alone. Reddish residue on the surface, presumed cosmetic (lipstick) product. Technique: Molded (injection-molded plastic if plastic; pressed if glass) — to be confirmed by direct handling. The monogram appears incised into the top.

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

March 31, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

July 17, 2026