Summary
Lantern slide of photograph of Macpherson Robertson sitting at his desk, circa 1930s. Robertson (1859-1945) was a noted Melbourne businessman, confectionery manufacturer and philanthropist. Made by Beavis Studio, Sydney, New South Wales, 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.
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
Photographic image of a man with white hair in a white suit seated at a desk in a study or office.
Physical Description
Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) colour lantern slide, with photographic image printed on glass.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Orsini, 25 Oct 1990
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Manufacturer
Beavis Photographic Studio, 502 George Street, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1930s-1940s
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Person Depicted
Sir MacPherson Robertson - MacRobertson Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Australia
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User
Walter S. Binks, 80 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s-1940s
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Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Colour
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Inscriptions
Caption on image :'MacRobertson' Text, on slide: 'Slide by BEAVIS STUDIO, 502 GEO. ST., SYDNEY.' Handwritten label attached: '613'
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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