Summary

Lantern slide of engraved portrait of a man. Made by Auckland Slide Co, Auckland, New Zealand, 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 sketch of a man holding what looks like a rolled up document. He is an older man with grey hair and wearing a green coat/jacket. The room in which he stands is filled with people and a shaft of light coming from above illuminates his features.

Physical Description

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

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