Name/Title
Molded plastic novelty pea-whistleEntry/Object ID
2025.1.401Description
Small molded-plastic toy whistle in the traditional "pea whistle" form — round resonating chamber with a curved mouthpiece and a small suspension loop, strung on a clear monofilament cord. Bright fluorescent chartreuse-green plastic. Round chamber face embossed with a raised five-pointed star within a circle, surrounded by arced lettering. Underside shows tan/pink wear or backing and traces of orange adhesive/tape residue.Use
Belonged to Leopoldo Arús Gálvez.Collection
The Cabrera Arús family collection, Leopoldo Arús Gálvez collectionMade/Created
Place
State/Province
Hong KongContinent
AsiaNotes
Date: Undetermined; "Made in Hong Kong" mark and construction consistent with c. 1955–1990Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
MADE IN HONG KONGMaterials
Material
PlasticMaterial Notes
Molded plastic (likely polystyrene or similar; unverified); monofilament cordRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Leopoldo Arús GálvezNotes
ownerRelated Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
acquisition, usePlace
State/Province
Hong KongContinent
AsiaNotes
productionCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
July 1, 2026Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
July 1, 2026
