Summary
Colour glass lantern slide of a cartoon depicting a mayor presenting the freedom of the city. Made by Alex. Gunn & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, 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
Cartoon sketch of a middle aged man with white hair and wearing what looks like a mayor's chain. He is standing at a podium looking down at a paper scroll that he is holding in his hands. Below is a caption saying 'The Freedom of the City'.
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
Gunn's Slides, 210 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, crca 1940s
Gunn's at 210 Flinders Lane, Melbourne from 1939. -
User
Walter S. Binks, 80 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940s-1950s
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Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Colour
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Inscriptions
Text, on slide: THE FREEDOM OF/THE CITY. Text, edge of slide: GUNN'S SLIDE, 210 Flinders Lane, Melb. Cent. 2736. Text on attached label: '10'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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