Summary
Lantern slide of portrait of a man, probably intended as representation of Jesus. Made by T.W. Cameron, Melbourne, Victoria, 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. Binks often used portraits of famous men or distinctive looking faces to discuss his beliefs in the relationship between physiognomy and personality.
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 black and white illustration of a man's face, possibly a picture of Jesus.
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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Manufacturer
T.W. Cameron, Slide Specialist, 430 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s-1940s
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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, edge of slide: T.W. CAMERON, Slide Specialist, 430 Bourke St., Melb.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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