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

Object/Artifact

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.

2025.11.67

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

2025.11

Purchase

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.

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

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

Plastic

Paper

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

Very Good

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