SMIC scalpel/surgical blade, loose, No. 10

Object/Artifact

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

"SMIC" scalpel/surgical blade, loose, No. 10

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.240

Description

A single curved, pointed steel blade of scalpel "belly" type, heavily corroded. Stamped lettering survives in fragments along the face; the legible portions read "SMIC," accompanied by small star-shaped devices and the number 10.

Use

This surgical instrument was repurposed as a pencil sharpener and as a house tool.

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

SMIC

Place

City

Shanghai

Country

People's Republic of China

Continent

Asia

Notes

PRC, mid-to-late 20th century.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

"SMIC" with small star/asterisk devices and the number "10"

Material

Steel

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Caribbean, Central America

Notes

use

Place

City

Shanghai

Country

People's Republic of China

Continent

Asia

Notes

production

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

June 2, 2026

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

June 18, 2026