Summary
Colour glass lantern slide of a man, possibly the shop opwner, standing in the doorway of a chemist's shop, looking out to the street beyond. Made by Swinson So. Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand, 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
Sketch of a man opening the door of a chemist's shop or a kitchen from the inside. The view from the open door is of people with umbrellas rushing through the rain.
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
John Swinson Co Ltd, 13 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand, circa 1940s
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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: JOHN SWINSON COMPANY, LTD. Text on attached label: '16' Text handwritten on attached label: '?LU WILL GET - PSY -.
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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