Name/Title
Plastic Notions Box, "Solidor"Entry/Object ID
2025.1.407Description
Small rectangular two-part plastic box: opaque blue base with a clear/translucent snap-on lid. The lid is moulded with the Solidor logo — a stylized "SO" monogram in a rectangular cartouche with a circular boss — and the "solidor" wordmark in outlined lowercase script at lower right.Use
Used by Gertrudis Caraballo Gálvez to store pinsContext
GDR consumer packaging from the Solidor combine, whose Dresden works produced both hard haberdashery and plastic products (Plasterzeugnisse) — consistent with this box. Such boxes were used to retail and store pins, needles, and small notions.Collection
The Cabrera Arús family collection, Gertrudis Caraballo Gálvez collecitionMade/Created
Manufacturer
VEB Kombinat Solidor HeiligenstadtNotes
Solidor combine branding indicates c. 1969–1990.
Plastics and hard haberdashery were made by VEB Solidor Dresden. Plant attribution inferred, not stated on the object.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Moulded on lid: "SO" monogram logo (rectangular cartouche with circular boss); "solidor" wordmark.Parts
blue base + clear lidRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Gertrudis Caraballo GálvezNotes
ownerRelated Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
usePlace
* Untyped Place
G.D.R.Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeNotes
productionCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
July 13, 2026Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
July 13, 2026