Summary
Colour glass lantern slide of a sketch of a gold digger pannign for gold. The digger appears to have been unsuccessful. Made by Beavis Photographic Studio, Sydney, 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 a man with a hat and pipe sitting on a log. His rolled up sleeves suggest that he has been doing manual work, perhaps digging with the shovel that leans against the log. The tent and rural backdrop suggests that he is in the country.
Physical Description
Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) colour lantern slide, with image printed on glass.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Orsini, 25 Oct 1990
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Manufacturer
Beavis Photographic Studio, 502 George Street, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, 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.), Colour
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Inscriptions
Text: Slide by BEAVIS STUDIO, 502 GEO. ST., SYDNEY. text on attached label: '13'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
80 mm (Width), 80 mm (Height)
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