Summary
Colour glass lantern slide of an illustration of a wealthy couple strolling down a city street, while a poor man feels his empty pockets. 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 people walking in the city streets. A smartly dressed couple are walking proudly down the street while being watched by a man in a suit and brown hat, feeling his empty pockets. In the background are a couple of cars and more pedestrians.
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, 9 Collins Place, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s
Alex Gunn & Sons operated from 9 Collins Street,1926-1938. -
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
Text, on slide: GUNN'S SLIDE, 9 Collins Place, Melb. Cent. 2736. Text on attached label: '23'.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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