Summary
Colour glass lantern slide of a cartoon showing an insect as a swagman, flying over rural scene. Made by H.B. Green, Brisbane, Queensland, circa 1930s-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
A large insect is carrying its belongings over a field. It has a bundle on its back. In its left hand is a bag labelled 'tucker'. In its right hand is what looks like a billy can.
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
H.B. Green & Co., 242 Edward Street, Brisbane, Greater Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, circa 1930s-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: H.B. GREEN & CO. 242 EDWARD ST., BRISBANE. Text on attached label: '26'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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