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Museum of Freemasonry
London
Title
William Stewart, 1st Earl of Blesington
Date
1744
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 105 x W 80 cm
Accession number
PCF2010.65
Acquisition method
purchased by the United Grand Lodge of England, 1957
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
William Stewart, Earl of Blesington Grand Master Antients, 1756-1759 Grand Master Ireland, 1738-1739'
Museum of Freemasonry
Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London, Greater London WC2B 5AZ England
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