2019/13.685.4
Picture Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
United Grand Lodge of England Set 4 of 12 Slides of Museum of Freemasons' Hall, London, Series B -Book of Constitutions and Minute Book
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WMLMT Classification:- Slide
Country of Origin:- England
Province/Region/District:- United Grand Lodge of England - United Grand Lodge of England
Associated Unit (Lodge/Chapter Etc.):- United Grand Lodge of England
Order:- Craft (Blue Masonry)
Description
The first "Book of Constitutions", published 1723, prepared by Dr. James Anderson, M .A ., D.D. And the first Minute Book of Grand Lodge. 1723 to 1731 The Frontispiece to the Book of Constitutions represents the Duke of Montagu , Grand Master in 1721 , wearing the robes of the Order of the Garter, presenting the Constitution to his successor the Duke of Wharton, Grand Master in 1722 . It is believed that one of the figures on the right is Dr. Desaguliers, Deputy Grand Master. One of the attendants on the left bears aprons and gloves.
