Summary
Lantern slide of photographic portrait of a man. 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. Binks often used portraits of famous men or distinctive looking faces to discuss his beliefs in the relationship between physiognomy and personality.
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
Photographic image of a pleasant looking man with very dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. He is wearing a dark jacket, a white shirt and a green and maroon patterned tie. The quality of the shot is very good.
Physical Description
Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) colour lantern slide.
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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 at 9 Collins Place from 1926-38. -
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: 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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