Summary
Glass lantern slide of a newspaper article, predicting Pricess Elizabeth's personality on the basis of her face. 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
Copy of a newspaper article. The article itself describes the personality of Princess Elizabeth which was gleaned from a reading of her features.
Physical Description
Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) 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 1930-1938
Alex Gunn & Sons operated from 9 Collins Street circa 1926-1938. -
Person Depicted
HRH Princess Elizabeth, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1930
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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.), Black & White
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Inscriptions
Text, on slide: Princess Betty Under/A Face-reading Test. Text, edge of slide: GUNN'S SLIDE, 9 Collins Place, Melb. Cent. 2736. Text on attached label: '632'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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