Summary
Lantern slide of illustration of men riding camels in the desert. Made by John Swinson Company Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand, circa 1940s.
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
Sketch of three men in Middle Eastern attire in the desert. Two of the men are on camels while the third is standing. In the distance beyond a group of palm trees are more people.
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
John Swinson Co Ltd, 13 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand, circa 1940s
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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: JOHN SWINSON COMPANY, LTD. Text on attached label: '384'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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