Summary
Colour glass lantern slide of three classical women or sylphs. Made by John Swinson Company, 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 women in classical garments seated on stone bench. Two of the women have balls of string in their hands. The third is holding a mirror.The figure of death walks away at the right.
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 1940s
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Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Colour
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Inscriptions
Text on binding: 'John Swinson Company, 13 Dixon Street, Wellington'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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