A 'Rally' Fun Malaga Museum

I am a week behind again.  We had a couple of fun 'p-day' activities so here is the evidence.  Two weeks ago we headed to Malaga to see a museum we had noticed a sign for some time ago.  The original plan was to see this one and the Picasso Museum.  However, we ended up spending all our time here.  It was a truly inspired combination, because they have some gorgeous, authentic dresses and hats from bygone eras and then examples of autos through the years, generally the luxury models and the haute couture that the women  in them might have worn. 

 

 This is the display at the start of the exhibits.  That is my hubby showing the elders some of the finer points of dress construction.  Yes the beading and sequins were done all by hand.

 

They were just stunning!

This is the one that I wanted to wear.  Those tiny pleats go all the way around.  ( He was NOT touching it!  I promise)

Here are some of the first models displayed.

The manikins were cool.  I really want that cape too.

This model has a 'mother-in-law seat.  That is really what it was called.

There were plaques for each car and  also each dress telling about the designer and people who wore/drove them. 

Don't you love the horn on this car?  (the snake)

This one was popular because of the storage for parcels.

I was intrigued with the gears and push buttons of this one.

 

This was a race car.  I think the gear train was out of leather, and there is a basket just behind the driver's elbow,  I think for the umbrella.

This was a mini car with just 3 wheels.

Another 'mini'.

This was a real Rolls Royce!  ( Not mini!)

This car was supposed to be one of the fastest of it's time, and you can tell by the expression.

I think the artists from 'Cars' must have studied here.

This car was left in the condition it was found in.  There are bullet holes in the back seat.  It survived the bombing of London.

 

The photo on the wall behind this car shows the artist that painted it standing next to it.  She was well known but of course I have forgotten her name.  It was before color photography though. 

 

"My Grandpa had one like this!"

"Look at that interior"

There are some amazing hood ornaments too.  Do you know this one?

It was just an inspired pairing: cars and dresses.  I quit taking so many photos as we got to the more modern cars but they were amazing too.  Another interesting note.  I saw several grease spots on the floor.  I suspect that many of these cars are in running order!
I will post photos of our trip to Ronda next week.  We maybe leaving  this Thursday for zone conference  in the northern zones. Then we will stay in Granada Friday night as we have an institute meeting there on Saturday.  Next week we start preparations for the next transfer.  Life is moving FAST.

I have to post a special thank you.  Our darling office elders, Elder F and Elder D, invited us to dinner tonight.  We had a wonderful time.  You must understand.  Having us come to their apartment means they have worked hard to get it spotlessly clean as well as them buying, cooking and feeding us dinner.  They did it as a thank you for all we do for them.  Well, maybe also so we could admire their work getting it clean too. Previous elders had not left it that way.  I was really touched.  I will post photos next week.  Just know that our missionaries are taking care of us too.  We sure do love them!!!