Explore the '¡Yo tenía uno de esos!' Exhibition in Leganés: A Century of Spanish Industrial Toys

This exhibition, held from January to March 1997 at the Sala de Exposiciones del Centro de las Dehesillas in Leganés, showcased a significant collection of 20th-century toys. It explored the evolution from pre-industrial, artisan toys to the industrial Spanish toy landscape, covering various categories like home life, entertainment, animals, professions, and war.

The exhibition "¡Yo tenía uno de esos! Un siglo del juguete industrial en España," held in January-March 1997 at the Sala de Exposiciones del Centro de las Dehesillas in Leganés, offered a deep dive into the history of toys in Spain during the 20th century. A key attraction was the presentation of the extensive collection of 20th-century toys from the National Anthropology Museum. The exhibition's narrative began with an introductory section on pre-industrial, artisan, and homemade toys, reflecting a predominantly rural society. It then transitioned to illustrate the shift towards an urban society by examining changes in toy manufacturing and distribution methods, as well as typologies. The central focus was on the industrial Spanish toy, categorized into distinct themes: the home, entertainment, the animal world, professions, transportation, and warfare, providing a comprehensive overview of Spain's toy industry over the century.