Painting/Photocollage of Grand Lodge in Brighton England with King Edward VII

Here is a neat item to check out. It is a photo collage of Grand Lodge in Brighton, UK. The Grand Master at the time was King Edward VII. The painting requires some restoration but for a collector I think this would be a great piece to grab, and for the curious it is really interesting to check out the pictures. From what I understand the artist paints the background and then overlays actual photographs onto the scene.

The painting contains several members of royalty and is taken in the Grand Dome in Brighton, UK. The seller estimated the time of this work to be around 1910.
I love seeing items like this. They allow a picture back in time for us to see another period in masonry. Take a look at the mode of dress and the architecture of the building. Beards were definitely more popular back then.
Enjoy!
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Unique Photojournal from 1890 Bombay by a Mason--- Must See

I thought it was time for something more original. Here is a very well done photo journal from over a century ago in Bombay India. It is a must-see! Taker a few minutes and watch the slideshow. The first link will be the E-bay listing, but the second is a separate link to the slideshow. I recommend seeing the eBay listing first to get some history on the album then come back and visit the slideshow from here. I found the slideshow hard to find going through the sellers links so I've made it easier. Take a few minutes of time and turn up your speakers as the music is relaxing, and see old India from the eyes of a Mason.
eBay listing: 1890's Bombay Photojournal taken by a Mason

Then visit:Slideshow here, and don't be in a rush