Plastic Eraser, Pineapple (TZ-1019), with Printed Paper Sleeve and Cellophane Wrapper

Object/Artifact

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Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

Plastic Eraser, "Pineapple" (TZ-1019), with Printed Paper Sleeve and Cellophane Wrapper

Entry/Object ID

2025.11.68

Description

Small rectangular plastic eraser, matte-surfaced and pale green, in its original printed paper sleeve, over-wrapped in clear cellophane. The paper sleeve is printed in a green-and-cream gingham/check pattern with, in dark blue arched lettering, "PLASTIC ERASER"; a dark blue-and-yellow illustration of a pineapple; the word "Pineapple" in yellow script; the product code "TZ-1019" at lower right; and a small red oval brand logo at upper right. The eraser protrudes from the top of the sleeve. Apparently unused, still in its wrapper.

Context

A mass-produced novelty eraser, part of a fruit-themed series (the collection also holds the "Grape" TZ-1019 variant). Such small imported stationery items circulated among Cuban schoolchildren and households; as with other imported goods in this collection, its presence depends on documented import to or purchase in Cuba.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.11

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Notes

No date on the object. Novelty erasers of this style span the 1970s–1990s and beyond. "Pineapple"; product code TZ-1019; a small red oval logo at upper right (partly legible — appears to read like "Chee" / "Ch—", uncertain). The "TZ-" prefix and English-language fruit-novelty styling are typical of East Asian export stationery.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Paper sleeve: "PLASTIC ERASER"; "Pineapple"; "TZ-1019"; small red oval logo (upper right, partly legible — possibly "Chee"; verify).

Parts

1 eraser (matte plastic/vinyl body, pale green) 1 printed paper sleeve 1 clear cellophane over-wrap

Materials

Material

Plastic, Paper

Material Notes

Plastic/vinyl (likely PVC) eraser body, matte surface; printed paper sleeve; clear cellophane wrapper.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Caribbean, Central America

Notes

use

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

July 15, 2026

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

July 15, 2026