Summary
Colour glass lantern slide of an illustration contrasting a primitive chariot drawn by a man with a limousine car . Made by Alex. Gunn & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, circa 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
Slide is divided into two. In the top half is a sketch of two cavemen, one pulling the other along in a cart. In the bottom half is a sketch of a car driving along a dirt road.
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, circa 1930s
Alex. Gunn & Sons were operating from 9 Collins Place 1935-1938. -
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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Inscriptions
Text, edge of slide: GUNN'S SLIDE, 9 Collins Place, Melb. Cent. 2763.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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