Summary
Lantern slide of a sculpture of a male, probably Adam, with serpent and apple.
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
The statue of a man sitting down covering his face with his arm. A snake can be seen slithering under the rock on which he is seated. Probably the statue is meant to be of Adam after he had eaten the forbidden apple.
Physical Description
Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) lantern slide.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Orsini, 25 Oct 1990
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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 attached label: '984'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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