Summary

Colour glass lantern slide of a noble or royal group.

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

Illustration, perhaps a replica of a painting showing a man and woman dressed in regal attire. The man is dressed in red and gold and is wearing a feathered hat. He appears to be sitting on a throne. The woman beside him is wearing a luxurious green dress and a crown. To her side sit two wealthy looking women, perhaps ladies in waiting and behind them stands a gentleman.

Physical Description

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

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