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Matron

20th century

Museum of the Civil Guard

Museum of the Civil Guard
Madrid, Spain

Mannequin representing a matron in the Civil Guard. Matrons were widows and orphans of the corps who undertook the hands-on work of searching other women, which the men could not do. They were not official members of the Civil Guard but were given uniforms in order to command more respect. Circa 1975.

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  • Title: Matron
  • Date Created: 20th century
  • Location: Madrid, Spain
  • Type: Maniquí
  • Medium: Varios
Museum of the Civil Guard

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