Summary
Coloured glass lantern slide of the words of a hymn or song, 'Oh Violet Flame'. 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
Words to a song or hymn beginning 'Oh Violet Flame, Oh Violet Flame!...'a poem about fire. The words are printed in black on a pinkish/purple background.
Physical Description
Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square) colour lantern slide.
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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, circa 1940s
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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
Text, on slide: GUNN'S SLIDE, 210 Flinders Lane, Melb. Cent. 2736. Text: Oh Violet Flame, Oh Violet Flame!/We ask the Presence in Its Name/To blaze through us Thy Mighty Pow'r/To bless, to heal us ev'ry hour,/This Purging Fire that flows from Thee/Consumes our discord instantly/We feel Its Action as we dwell/Upon its Pow'r we know so well/Oh Violet Flame, Oh Violet Flame!/We ask the Presence in Its Name/To blaze through us Thy Mighty Pow'r/To bless, to heal us ev'ry hour.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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