The Room of Antonio Jose de Sucre's Mother (Eng/Esp)
English version
I continue my tour of the second floor of the Antonio Jose of Sucre House Museum; we are now approaching Doña Maria Manuela’s bedroom, as indicated by the sign. It’s worth noting that, at that time, married couples slept in separate beds—that was part of the tradition—and it was the man who could enter the woman’s room and grant her access to his bedroom.
This room is very elegant; my gaze fell on the bed, which features many delicately crafted details. Both the headboard and the footboard are adorned with floral and spiral designs. In addition, the headboard is upholstered in turquoise velvet—a spectacular touch that makes it even more eye-catching.
There is also a dressing table with a large three-panel mirror featuring wavy-lined frames. On the wood surface are several porcelain figurines and a jewelry box. This dressing table is accompanied by a chair with upholstery that matches the bed, indicating that these pieces are designed to complement one another.
The room also features several nightstands, crafted from dark wood with a glossy finish. On one of them sits a beautiful lamp with a striking design. Similarly, on another wall, a washbasin stands out; it was used for personal hygiene, which is why a soap dish and a deep sink complement this piece.
In this room, Doña Manuela gave birth to her nine children, assisted by her trusted midwife. As a woman of distinction, she received special care from doctors and nurses at the Hospital de Caridad, founded by her cousin Antonio Patricio de Alcala and considered the best hospital in the Americas at the time. This interesting fact is displayed on-site and helps us understand the importance of this room and the social standing of the Sucre family.
I loved the elegance of this room; it shows me that just a few objects are enough to create a simple yet visually appealing design. Everything looks impeccable, including the large rug that covers much of the floor. In an upcoming post, I’ll show you the bedroom of Antonio Jose’s father.
Versión en Español
Continúo mi recorrido por el segundo nivel de la casa museo Antonio José de Sucre, ahora nos aproximamos a la habitación de Doña María Manuela, tal como lo refiere la identificación. Hay que acotar que para la época los esposos dormían en camas separadas, eso formaba parte de las tradiciones, era el hombre quien podía entrar al cuarto de la mujer y permitir el acceso a su dormitorio.
Este lugar es muy elegante, mi mirada se posó en la cama, la cual tiene muchos detalles trabajados con delicadeza. Tanto el cabecero como el pie de la cama poseen diseños con estilos florales y espirales. Además, el cabecero está tapizado con terciopelo turquesa, un toque espectacular que le da mayor vistosidad.
También se aprecia una peinadora con un gran espejo en tríptico con marcos de líneas onduladas. Sobre la madera se encuentran algunas figuras de porcelana y un alhajero. Este tocador está acompañado por una silla con un tapizado que hace juego con la cama, indicando que son elementos para combinar con el mismo diseño.
En la habitación también se encuentran algunas mesas de noche, elaboradas en madera oscura y con un acabado brillante. En una de ellas se detalla una hermosa lámpara con un diseño impresionante. De igual forma, en otra pared, destaca un palanganero, el cual se usaba para el aseo personal, de allí que una jabonera y un lavamanos hondo sean complementos de ese objeto.
En esta habitación, doña Manuela dio a luz a sus nueve hijos, asistida por su comadrona de confianza. Como mujer distinguida que era, contaba con la atención especial de médicos y enfermeras del Hospital de Caridad, fundado por su primo Antonio Patricio de Alcalá, considerado el mejor de América en su época. Este dato interesante se puede leer en el recinto y sirve para comprender la importancia de este cuarto y la posición social de la familia Sucre.
Me gustó la elegancia de esta habitación, me demuestra que pocos objetos son suficientes para un diseño sobrio y atractivo a la mirada, todo luce impecable, incluyendo la gran alfombra que cubre gran parte del piso. En una próxima publicación les mostraré la habitación del padre de Antonio José.
✓Photos from my personal gallery, edited with Fotocollage.
✓Text translated with DeepL.
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✓Fotos de mi galería personal, editadas con Fotocollage.
✓Texto traducido con DeepL.
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