Summary

Colour glass lantern slide showing a cartoon of a maid bringing a fake beard to a turbanned and costumed man. Made by Alex. Gunn & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, circa 1930s.

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 man wearing a brightly coloured turban, jacket and pantaloons and with a sword in his belt about to get into a taxi. A lady wearing what looks like a maid's uniform is standing by the gate of a nearby house holding out a fake beard and moustache which the man appears to have left behind. The couple are being watched by a group of onlookers.

Physical Description

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

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