Narratives Under the Crusades project being conducted by the department of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires, this Saturday 5 October "Restorer's Palette" will open, an exhibition dedicated to Juan Manuel de Rosas.

The event will take place in the Saavedra Historical Museum (Crisologo Larralde 6309) starting at 12, with free admission and will be open until the first March, Maria curated by Lia Munilla Lacasa.

In times of Juan Manuel de Rosas (1829-1832 Y 1835-1852), the red color spread with their presence and their symbolic force nationwide. "The palette of the Restorer" shows, through various objects that make up the collection of the Historical Museum of Buenos Aires Cornelio de Saavedra, acquired forms of political propaganda rosismo both the private and the public space.

"The exhibition Palette Restorer, Argentina tells the story in the period of Governor J. Manuel de Rosas, the imposition of federal Punzó-distinctive Red- and objects with the inscription Federation or Death, among many of the period. We can enjoy and discover decisive moments in the formation of the country through colors, objects and historical accounts ", said Juan Vacas, CEO of Heritage, Museums and Historical Center of the City.

When the decree 3 February 1832 He ordered the use of "currency punzó" as standard, the city began to turn red, color identified who adhered to the government of Roses. Not only men were required to wear the slogan “Federation or Death” in red ribbons on their breasts. Also women should show their attachment to the federal cause by headdresses of flowers or red ribbons in their hair. Numerous encumbrados oil portraits of members of the Argentina society realize this practice. Other items of personal use should also be subject to the rule: vests, galeras, gloves, combs and fans joined the concert cheered supports the Governor.