Summary
Lantern slide of a cartoon showing a soldier in the jungle. Made by Alex Gunn & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, circa 1930s.
One of a set of over 420 lantern slides, apparently 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 soldier in uniform. In one hand he is holding a rifle and in the other he is holding something up, possibly a used condom. There is a jungle in the background.
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
Gunn's Slides, 9 Collins Place, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s
Alex Gunn & Sonns at 9 Collins Place from 1926-38. -
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.), Colour
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Inscriptions
Text, edge of slide: GUNN'S SLIDE, 9 Collins Place, Melb. Cent. 2736. Text on attached label: '183'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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