Molded-Plastic Lidded Soap Box (Jabonera) with Rosette Motif – Blue

Object/Artifact

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

Molded-Plastic Lidded Soap Box (Jabonera) with Rosette Motif – Blue

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.333

Description

Rectangular molded-plastic soap box with rounded corners, shown from the lid top only. The lid has a ribbed/grooved border on the two short ends and a central embossed roundel enclosing an eight-petal star-flower (rosette).

Use

In the Cabrera Arús housebold. Used in the mandatory "escuela al campo".

Context

Sold with the children's ration book.

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection, María A. Arús Caraballo collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

MINIL

Place

Country

Cuba

Region

Caribbean, Central America

Notes

probably purchased circa 1973

Dimensions

Dimension Description

9 x 6 x 3.5

Width

6 cm

Depth

3.5 cm

Length

9 cm

Parts

box, lid

Materials

Material

Plastic

Material Notes

Molded plastic

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

María A. Arús Caraballo

Notes

owner

Related Places

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Caribbean, Central America

Notes

acquisition, use

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

March 31, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

June 16, 2026