Tanulmányok Budapest Múltjából 27. (1998)

PICTURES OF THE LAST CORONATION IN HUNGARY - Description of the exhibited works of art and pictures

41. Replica of the Holy Crown Made by Lajos Batrha gold and silver smith. MNM. 42. Badge of Knights of Golden Spur Silver gilt, enamel, reps band, 76x42 mm. MNM. Inventory No: 53-25-21. 43. Memorial plaque on the occasion of the coronation. Sword-strokes Struck, metal, 60x41 mm. MNM. Inventory No: 43/939. 44. Memorial plaque on the occasion of the coronation. Oath Galvanized metal, 61x41 cm. MNM. Inventory No: 20A/1918.2. 45. The crowned Majesties sitting on the throne Designed by Jenő Kismarty-Lechner (Vác, 1883-Budapest, 1963). The building has been painted by Lechner, the background figures by Sándor Unghváry (Kaposvár, 1883-Budapest, 1951). Distempered photograph, 62,5x69 cm. BTM. Inventory No: 13450. The tent above the crowned Royal Couple was cone-shaped. The wonderful throne drapery of 15. century can be seen in its full beauty. 46. The thrones with the "Matthias drapery" Photo. 47. Votive memorial of the Holy Trinity and the stage of oath Designed by Móric Pogány (Nagyenyed, 1878-Budapest, 1942). Painted by Sándor Unghváry (Kaposvár, 1883-Budapest, 1951). Distempered photograph, 75x58,5 cm. BTM. Inventory No: 13447. 48. The oath Photocopy from the magazine Vasárnapi Újság. 49. Garnet-block on which the King took the oath Photography. 50. The coronation procession in Tárnok utca towards Szent György tér Designed by Dénes Györgyi (Budapest, 1886-1961). Distempered photograph, 64x79,5 cm. BTM. Inventory No: 13451. 7 m high white obelisk decorated with ancient Hungarian warriors' statues sculptured by Gyula Tóth. 51. The royal state coach in Tárnok utca Photo. The original one was made by János Müllner. 52. The coronation procession in Tárnok utca Photo. The original one was made by János Müllner. 53. The coronation procession in Dísz tér Designed by Dénes Györgyi (Budapest, 1886-1961). Distempered photo, 55x74 cm. BTM. Inventory No: 13455. In the procession bannerets and municipal delegates proceed between 15 m high white pylons on which angel statues raise the Holy Crown (works of Szigfrid Pongrác). 54. Dísztér Photo. 55. Dísz tér. Procession to the scene of sword-strokes. There is the King in the middle Designed by Dénes Györgyi (Budapest, 1886-1961). Distempered photograph, 60x80 cm. BTM. Inventory No: 13459. 56. Szent György tér with flags. In the foreground bannerets assembling to the sword-strokes Designed by Károly Kós (Temesvár, 1883-Kolozsvár, 1977). Distempered photo, 63,5x79 cm. BTM. Inventory No: 13458. Partly the Prime Minister's office can be seen on the right side, in the background there is the Ministry of Defence, both decorated with garlands of leaves. On the red flags initials of the Royal Couple are embroidered with gold. 57. Ceremony of the sword-strokes Distempered photo, 54,5x79 cm. Designed by Károly Kós (Temesvár, 1883-Kolozsvár, 1977), painted by Dénes Györgyi (?) (Budapest, 1886-1961). BTM. Inventory No: 13446. On the right side there are the Prime Minister's office, on the left side the Ministry of Defence. In the middle there is the coronation hill, the top of which can be approached by 4 m wide four ramps according to the quarters of the heavens. The ramps are edged by balustrades. The surface is covered by sods of grass. Diameter of the flower bed of national colours is 2 m. 58. Lady's gala dress Skirt 1867 (?), bodice 1916. Green velvet, embroidered with silver thread, lacework, and trimming. Length of the skirt before: 100 cm, behind: 300 cm. Length 15