Summary

Colour glass lantern slide of sketch of two butterflies depicted as swagmen, and moth sweating.

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

Three moths and butterflies in the air. One of the insects appears to be crying and dabbing its eyes with a handkerchief, another of the insects is carrying two bags, one marked tucker, the third appears to be carrying a billy can.

Physical Description

Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) colour lantern slide.

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