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The Mystery of Masonry brought to Light by Ye Gormagons
1755
William Hogarth (1697-1764)
England: London
Engraving on paper
sheet: 11"h x 16"w
Loaned by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
GL2004.0024

Procession of Gormogons in front of tavern. Shows various men in oriental regalia; monkey wearing apron; man on donkey and spectators laughing. Letter key with descriptions at bottom. Reads: "London printed for Robt Sayer Map & Printseller at no 53 Fleet Street / Hogarth inv: et Sculp"


For further information, see Newell, Aimee, et.al., "Curiosities of the Craft: Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection", 2013, p. 32-33.