Summary
Lantern slide of a cartoon showing a farmhand ploughing a crooked field while ogling the farmer's wife. Made by Auckland Slide Co, Auckland, 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
Cartoon of a farmhand ogling the farmer's wife, and therefore ploughing in a crooked line. The farmer on the horse and carriage is exploding at the crooked ploughing.
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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Maker
Auckland Slide Co, 17 Wellesley Street, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, circa 1940s
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User
Walter S. Binks, 80 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940s-1950s
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Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Colour
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Inscriptions
Text on paper binding: 'Auckland Slide Co. 17 Wellesley St, E. Auckland' Text on attached label: '34'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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