Major Robert Lawrence Thornton (1865-1947).

THORNTON, MAJOR R.L.
Neg. No: (SF) L 13158
Neg. Size: 12"x10"
Neg. Date: 30-07-1931

Sitter: Major Robert Lawrence Thornton (1865-1947).

Biog: Major, Royal Sussex Regiment; retired, 1900; Alderman, East Sussex County Council, 1910-1947; Provincial Grand Master of Sussex Freemasons, 1926-1947.

Date: 30 July 1931.

Occasion: (Possibly Festival Portrait).

Location: The Lafayette Studio, 160 New Bond Street, London, W.

Descr: TQL standing.

Costume: Masonic Regalia, Provincial Grand Master, Sussex.

Orders, Decorations & Medals: Masonic charity jewel with year bars; collar and badge of a Provincial Grand Master, Sussex Freemasons; charity jewel for 1931 (Sussex Freemasons).

Furniture & Props: Painted backdrop; inlaid and gilded table.

Photographer: Lafayette Ltd., 160 New Bond Street, London.

Evidence of photographer at work: -

No of poses: 2.

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Provenance: Pinewood Studios; acquired 1989.

References:

Biog: Who's Who; The Times, 20 March 1947, p 7e.

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Acknowledgements: Bryan F. Page, Deputy Librarian and Curator, United Grand Lodge of England Library and Museum.