Lot 036: Collection of Vintage Filmstrips and Photographic Slides incl. Opening of Opera House 1973

Description

A varied collection of mid-20th century to early 1970s educational filmstrips and personal photographic slides, preserved in their original plastic storage boxes. The lot includes "Cambridge Classical Filmstrips" covering "Pompeii", "Rome", and "Additional Material", alongside personal travel slides from "Sydney" and a "U.K. Dec 72 / Jan 73" trip, including an image of the "Opening of Opera House '73 - Sydney". Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century to early 1970s * Material: Plastic, photographic film, paper * Style: Educational media, personal travel photography * Content: Classical history filmstrips and personal travel slides Condition: Visible wear and discoloration on the plastic storage boxes and handwritten labels, consistent with age and storage. The integrity of the filmstrips and slides within their cases cannot be fully assessed without opening. Interesting fact: * Filmstrips were a widely used instructional tool in schools and educational settings before the advent of video and digital media, offering a cost-effective way to present visual information. * Photographic slides, or transparencies, were a popular medium for amateur and professional photographers alike from the 1930s through the 1980s, primarily used for projection or high-quality printing. Use: Ideal for collectors of vintage educational materials, photography historians, or those interested in preserving historical photographic media.

Condition Report

General wear and tear to the plastic cases; labels are discoloured and show signs of age.

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