The exhibition pays tribute to the women who worked in the public washhouses of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Historical photographs, original artefacts and audiovisual material show how this traditional craft shaped everyday life in the city. It is on display at the Los Lavaderos Art Gallery.
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The exhibition is intended as a historical, ethnographic and visual contribution designed to keep alive the memory of one of the traditional occupations that was closely linked to everyday life in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It focuses on the women who worked in the old public washhouses.
On display are historical photographs, original artefacts, audiovisual material and other museum exhibits. The tour traces the history of these washerwomen and sheds light on the conditions under which they worked, the knowledge involved in washing clothes, and the significance of this work for the economy of many households.
