Summary
Lantern slide of a cartoon and poem, produced by Alex Gunn & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, 1930s.
One of a set of over 420 lantern slides, used by lecturer Walter S. Binks, a popular psychology and vocational guidance lecturer based in Melbourne, Victoria. Binks gave lectures throughout Australia in the 1930s and 1940s. Binks advertised his lectures as associated with the Australasian Opportunity League or Universal Opportunity League.
Purchased by the donor at an opportunity shop. The collection was stored in three wooden trays (two compartments in each tray), and 95 slides stored separately. Many of the slides were produced in Melbourne from images and cuttings presumably supplied by Binks.
Description of Content
Cartoon and poem. At the top of the poem is a cartoon sketch of a man's smiling face. At the bottom of the poem is a sketch of the same man frowning at his reflection in the mirror.
Physical Description
Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) colour lantern slide, with image printed on glass.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Orsini, 25 Oct 1990
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Manufacturer
Gunn's Slides, 9 Collins Place, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1930s
Alex Gunn & Sons were operating from 9 Collins Place during 1926-1938. -
User
Walter S. Binks, 80 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s-1940s
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Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Colour
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Text, on slide: 'A smile is such a funny thing,/It wrinkles up your face,/And when it's gone you never find,/It's secret hiding place'. Text, edge of slide: 'GUNN'S SLIDE, 9 Collins Place, Melb. Cent. 2736'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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