Room 15
This room presents the history of Hungarian education and culture in the 19th century, along with artefacts from the time associated with Hungarian masters in the fields of literature, theatre, and music. Separate parts deal with the growth of education, the press, and freemasonry in Hungary. The early pieces from Hungarian porcelain works are significant with regard to the history of Hungarian industry. The silver artefacts on display are indicative of a new style that appeared at the end of the 19th century: Secession (Art Nouveau).
Interesting facts:
Queen Elizabeth’s corset was so tight that for 15 minutes after the attack on her no-one realised that she had suffered a serious stab wound. Shown in the exhibition, this tight silk corset prevented more serious bleeding.
Artefacts decorated with painted portraits that were photograph-like in quality were produced in the Herend porcerlain factory at the end of the 19th century already.
