Millennium Set of Vestments: The Operation and Significance of Izabella Homecraft

Abstract

The Millennium set of vestment made by Izabella Homecraft’s embroiderers in 1896. Mária Hollósy was designed this set of five pieces vestments. It was modeled by another chasuble, which was made in 1633. On the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of the conquest in 1896 were organized a series of celebrations in Budapest. On this event was exhibited the set in one of the temporary building. It was intended as a gift for King Ferenc József and his wife, Queen Elizabeth. The royal couple handed over it to the Matthias Church. Another set which was made in 1899 based on the set of vestments designed by Mária Hollósy, won an award at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. It is important to mention the Izabella Homecraft Association in connection with the Millennium set of vestments. From a social point of view, the activity of the association was very significant. So, on the one hand my work presents the creation, operation and significance of Izabella Homecraft Association. On the other hand, it contains a detailed description of the Millennium set of vestments.