Casares de las Mujeres
A project to recover the role of women in Casares throughout history
Mujeres de Casares: small food stores
Proximity trade
The history of local commerce in Casares was established between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The most important trade was in farming tools, carpentry and hardware, and fabric stores. Butchers also stood out for their goat meat and excellent sausages. Street vendors sold seasonal fruits and vegetables and fresh fish. And throughout Casares, small food stores and corner shops were distributed.
These stores were run by women and originated from self-sufficiency, matuteras (smugglers), and recova. Buying on credit and paying gradually was a common currency. In the collective memory of Casares, more than two dozen names of women in this field remain, who were a lifesaver in times of need.
Fe Vicente Sánchez, «La Sargenta», tienda en calle Molinos 1, Casares (Archivo familiar)
Tienda de Juana Vázquez en calle Coperas, Casares (Archivo familiar)
Tienda de Juana Vázquez en calle Coperas, Casares (Archivo familiar)
Tienda, tasca y venta de vinos de María Sánchez (Archivo de Benito Trujillano Mena)
Isabel Sáenz Galiano, tienda en calle Carreras, Casares (Archivo familiar)
Juana Ruiz Ruiz (Juanita La Bartola), tienda en calle Carreras (Archivo familiar)
Tienda de Francisca Muñoz, tienda en calle Camachas 1, Casares (Archivo familiar)
Tienda de Francisca Muñoz, tienda en calle Camachas 1, Casares (Archivo familiar)
El burro con el que iban a buscar el hielo para la tienda Tienda de Valentina Sánchez Ledesma (Archivo familiar)
Tienda de Valentina Sánchez Ledesma (Archivo familiar)
Valentina Sánchez Ledesma, tendera en Casares (Archivo familiar)
Casares de las mujeres
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