Summary
Colour glass lantern slide reproducing a cartoon sketch of a Roman soldier, presumably peering over Hadrian's Wall. Made by Auckland Slide Co., East Auckland, New Zealand, 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
A cartoon picture of what looks like a Roman soldier peering down over a stone wal, probably Hadrian's Wall.
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
Auckland Slide Co, 17 Wellesley Street, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, circa 1940s
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User
Walter S. Binks, 80 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940s
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Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Colour
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Inscriptions
Text: AUCKLAND SLIDE CO./17 Wellesley St., E. Auckland/OPP. POST OFFICE. Text on attached label: '405'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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