Borax Collection

Wants Indicator 1930S
A household wants indicator tells you what you need to shop for; game is required but thankfully the house is well stocked with Vim and borax. Date: 1930s

Advert / Kaiser-Borax Soap
Kaiser-Borax Soap

John McClellan (litho)
3649832 John McClellan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John McClellan. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

Advertisement, Borax (engraving)
1041367 Advertisement, Borax (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Borax)

Advertisement, Borax (engraving)
1039386 Advertisement, Borax (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Borax)

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The scenic Salar de Atacama of Chile

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Llamas and Flamingos congregate by Laguna Colorada in Bolivia

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Llamas and Flamingos congregate by Laguna Colorada in Bolivia

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By Laguna Colorada in Bolivia

Flamingos feed on the algae-rich waters of Laguna Colorada. The distinctive red colour of this high altitude lagoon is due to the high concentration of algae whilst deposits of borax form a white

Bi-Borax Oriental
This lady uses Bi-Borax Oriental, an antiseptic detergent which cleans and purifies her skin : no wonder shes satisfied with what she sees in her mirror Date: 1891

Borax Mining Wagon, Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, USA

Borax Mining Wagon; Furnace Creek; Death Valley National Park; USA
Borax Mining Wagon, Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, USA

PACIFIC COAST BORAX CO. Trademark of the Pacific Coast Borax Company since 1891. The twenty-mule-team was used to move borax out of Death Valley, California in the 1880s

Mesquite Flats Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park, California, US

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Displayed wagons at the Harmony Borax Works in the Death Valley Date:

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Displayed wagons at the Harmony Borax Works in the Death Valley Date:

Borax (Sodium tetraborate decahydrate)

Borax-rich soil, Mojave Desert, USA C014 / 1584
Borax-rich soil. View over saline (salt-containing) soil containing a high proportion of borax at a salt pan in the Mojave Desert, USA

Kernite is composed of hydrated sodium borate hydroxide with transparent crystals. Kernite is also an important ore of borax. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Wind turbines for energy in desert of California, USA, North America

Baby Gauge Railway at widow Borax mine, Ryan
Baby Gauge Railway at widow Borax mine at Ryan, Death Valley, California

Twenty mule Borax team, Mojave, California, valley line

Old wheels of the famous twenty mule team Borax wagons, Death Valley, California

Twenty mule team wagons used for hauling borax out of Death Valley, Barstow, California. Those twenty mule team Borax wagons, seen on the railway station platform at Barstow

Borax
A romantically styled ad for Borax antiseptic from 1885. Borax was used for a wide variety of household jobs being effective as an anti-bacterial, cleaning, fungicidal and bleaching agent

Jumping above the borax deposits on borders of Laguna Colorado, Bolivia, South America

Wild vicunas on borax mineral flats, Laguna Verde, with mineral flat margin, Southwest Highlands, Bolivia, South America

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"Borax: The Timeless Solution for a Sparkling Clean" Step back into the 1930s with borax, the ultimate household essential. This versatile mineral has been trusted for generations as an effective cleaning agent, leaving your home gleaming from top to bottom. In the world of advertising, Kaiser-Borax Soap took center stage with their captivating adverts that featured the wants indicator of the era. John McClellan's litho artwork brought these advertisements to life, showcasing how borax could transform any dirty surface into a spotless masterpiece. Engravings were another popular medium used to promote borax during this time. These intricate illustrations highlighted its remarkable cleaning power and its ability to tackle even the toughest stains. One such engraving depicted four women hanging laundry, emphasizing how Kirkmans Borax Soap was an indispensable aid in achieving fresh and clean clothes. But borax isn't just limited to domestic use; it also boasts natural wonders found in breathtaking locations like Laguna Colorada in Bolivia. Flamingos gracefully congregated by this stunning lagoon, creating a mesmerizing sight captured by Apexphotos Collection photographers. By utilizing borax near Laguna Colorada's vibrant waters, one can witness nature's beauty while harnessing its cleansing properties simultaneously. Whether you're tackling tough stains or admiring picturesque landscapes, borax proves itself as an invaluable companion. So why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Embrace tradition and experience the magic – your ticket to a sparkling clean home and unforgettable moments amidst nature's splendor.