Cosas tenidas por pequeñeces: Exploring 19th-Century Textiles and Women's Craftsmanship at the National Museum of Romanticism

This exhibition explores the universe of textiles through the collections of the National Museum of Romanticism, focusing on the detailed, often domestically-oriented works predominantly created by women in the 19th century. 'Las Hijas de Felipe' guides visitors through these often overlooked textile pieces within the permanent exhibition and offers a broader perspective on 19th-century textile practices in a dedicated space.

The exhibition "Cosas tenidas por pequeñeces." (Things Held as Trifles) delves into the significance of textiles within the context of the National Museum of Romanticism's collections, with a particular focus on the 19th century. Spearheaded by the collective 'Las Hijas de Felipe,' the exhibition draws attention to the meticulous craftsmanship and domestic economies associated with textile creation, tasks largely undertaken by women. The display is integrated into the museum's permanent route, with informative panels at eight key points that illuminate often-overlooked textile objects. Additionally, a dedicated area, the Sala del Encuentro, provides a broader overview of 19th-century textiles across four thematic sections: the devotional, affective relics, processes, and the playful aspects of textile pieces. The project is part of a larger initiative, "Memoria, tejidos, museos. Los barrios bajos de la atención," by the Subdirección General de Museos Estatales and the Subdirección General de Artes Visuales y Creación Contemporánea. This initiative aims to re-examine national museum textile collections from a contemporary perspective, with curators Selina Blasco and Patricia Molins collaborating with various artists. The exhibition features a video by Helena Luzón in collaboration with embroidery artist Lucía Amor, and includes readings of literary fragments related to 19th-century textile production from works by Father Coloma, Benito Pérez Galdós, and Luciana Casilda Monreal. A live recording of the 'Las Hijas de Felipe' podcast is also scheduled as a related event.

Visitors can attend a live recording of the 'Las Hijas de Felipe' podcast on June 6th for free with prior reservation of their entrance ticket. Further ticketing details for general admission are not specified on this page but may be found via provided links.