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

Object/Artifact

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

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

Entry/Object ID

2025.11.67

Description

Small rectangular plastic scented eraser, matte-surfaced and bright pink/coral, in its original printed paper sleeve, the whole then over-wrapped in clear cellophane. The paper sleeve is printed in a pink-and-cream gingham/check pattern with, in dark blue arched lettering, "PLASTIC ERASER"; a color illustration of a bunch of purple grapes with green leaves; the word "Grape" in red script with a white outline; and the product code "TZ-1019" in the lower right. The eraser protrudes from the top of the sleeve. Unused, still sealed in its wrapper.

Context

A mass-produced novelty eraser of a type widely made in East Asia and exported globally from roughly the 1970s–80s onward.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.11

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Notes

The "TZ-" prefix and the English-language, fruit-themed novelty styling are typical of East Asian export stationery, but this is a general stylistic impression, not evidence.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Paper sleeve: "PLASTIC ERASER"; "Grape"; "TZ-1019"

Parts

1 eraser (matte plastic/vinyl body) 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

Research Notes

Notes

Searches on "TZ-1019" and the "Grape" plastic eraser produced nothing. Country, company, city, and date all unknown.

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

July 14, 2026

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

July 14, 2026