Potash Collection

Portrait of Lucas de Clercq, c.1635. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of Lucas de Clercq, c.1635. Other Title(s): Lucas de Clercq (c 1603-1652), Haarlem Potash Dealer

Pools of volcanic acid sulphur, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Surreal colorful landscape of Dallol volcanic area, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Forsyth, Jones and Co Advertisement
An advertisement for Forsyth, Jones and Co. Ltd. based at 14, Southampton Street, Covent Garden, London, W.C.2. Selling a product called Genzyme a fertilizer rich in nitrates

Advert, John & James White, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for John & James White, Potash and Soda manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Combustion du bois et des branchages dans une foret d Amerique, pour recueillir les cendres... (engraving)
2787687 Combustion du bois et des branchages dans une foret d Amerique, pour recueillir les cendres... (engraving) by French School

View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei
1275108 View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate (engraving)
1614298 Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate)

Babergh IP9 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Babergh IP9 2

View of Solfaterra, 1776
View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (hand coloured engraving). 1

Potash lorries burned Jericho road Destroyed
Potash lorries burned on Jericho road Destroyed Potash lorries on Jericho road showing passing police car with mounted machine-gun. 1938, Israel

Dead Sea potash works 1930 Middle East Israel
Dead Sea potash works 1930, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Dead Sea album prepared Palestine Potash Ltd
Dead Sea album prepared for the Palestine Potash Ltd. South end of the Dead Sea from the heights of Usdum. 1934, Israel, Sedom

Potash Mine, Esterhazy Saskatchewan

Potash slag heap near Fulda, Neuhof, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Recycled leather being delivered by lorry to make potash, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, February

Room work in a potash mine. 1925
History. Mining. Room work in a potash mine. 1925. Deutches Museum. Munich. Germany

Potash and Perlmutter by Montagu Glass and Charles Klein
Promotional postcard for Potash and Perlmutter by Montagu Glass and Charles Klein. First produced in England at the Queens Theatre, 14th April 1914 Artist: John Hassall

Earlier, golden yellow potash salad
Illustration of a Earlier, golden yellow potash salad

Fumaroles in potassium salt deposits, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression
February 1, 2011 - Dallol geothermal area, fumaroles in potassium salt deposits formed by brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Potassium salt crust, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
January 27, 2011 - Dallol geothermal area, potassium salt crust formed by brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Dallol geothermal area, small geyser in brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, small geyser in brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Hot spring in yellow brine lake, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, hot spring in yellow brine lake containing potassium salts, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Dallol geothermal area, saline hot spring, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
January 27, 2011 - Dallol geothermal area, saline hot spring, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Potassium salt deposits, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, colourful potassium salt deposits at brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Salt deposits after evaporation of waters from saline hot spring, Dallol geothermal area
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, salt deposits after evaporation of waters from saline hot spring, Ethiopia

Small geyser amongst potassium salt deposits, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression
January 27, 2011 - Dallol geothermal area, small geyser amongst potassium salt deposits formed by brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
January 27, 2011 - Dallol geothermal area, terraces, potassium salt deposits formed by brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Potassium salt deposits, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, deposits of potassium salts formed by evaporation of water from brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Close-up of yellow salt crystals in the Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, yellow salt crystals deposited by evaporation of water from brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Dallol geothermal area, brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 10, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

SOAPMAKING, 19th CENTURY. A frontier woman boiling a kettle of potash to make soap. Illustration, 19th century

FRONTIER LIFE: SOAP MAKING. A woman on the American frontier boiling a kettle of potash to make soap. Illustration by C.W. Jefferys

Picture No. 10947764
The Moab / Cane Creek Potash Mine Shafer Basin evaporation ponds (muriate of potash Cobalt blue dye is added to the water to aid in the absorption of sunlight and evaporation)

Drift conveyor in a potash mine
Potash mine. Workers next to a drift conveyor in a potash mine. This is the means of transporting mined rocks from the work face

Access tunnel in a potash mine
Potash mine. View along an access tunnel of a potash mine. Potash consists of potassium salts, mainly chloride, that are sequentially deposited in inland marine environments along with common salt

Boring machine in a potash mine
Potash mine. A tunnel boring machine in a potash mine. The machine combined cutting teeth that break the face of the deposit with a set of helical blades that pull the rock toward the drift conveyor

Miners at the end of a shift
Potash mine. Miners leaving a potash mine at the end of a shift. Photographed in Belarus

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Discover the wonders of potash, a remarkable substance that has shaped industries and landscapes across the globe. In this captivating Forsyth, Jones and Co Advertisement, we delve into its diverse applications and extraordinary origins. Journey to the heart of Ethiopia's Afar Region, where surreal pools of volcanic acid sulphur await in Dallol, Danakil Depression. The vibrant colors of this landscape paint an otherworldly picture that mesmerizes all who witness it. Travel back in time to Glasgow, Scotland with John & James White's advert showcasing their expertise in potash production. Their legacy echoes through history as they harnessed the power of nature to create this essential resource. An engraving takes us deep into an American forest where combustion du bois et des branchages reveals a traditional method for collecting ashes used in potash production. This ancient practice highlights humanity's ingenuity in utilizing natural resources. Plate XXV offers a stunning view of Solfaterra from Campi Phlegraei, immersing us in Italy's volcanic beauty. The steam rising from these geothermal vents reminds us of the energy contained within our planet – energy that can be harnessed through potash extraction. Witness explosive scenes at Hell Gate as workers prepare to blow up rocks for various purposes. These dramatic engravings showcase both the dangers and rewards involved in mining activities related to potash extraction. Babergh IP9 2 Map guides us towards Suffolk County where hidden treasures lie beneath the surface – vast reserves of valuable minerals like potash waiting to be discovered by intrepid explorers. Step further into history with a glimpse at View of Solfaterra from 1776; an illustration capturing mankind's fascination with volcanic activity and its potential uses such as creating potent forms for various industries. Fast forward to 1925 when room work became commonplace within potash mines. Brave miners risked their lives underground, extracting this valuable resource that fueled the growth of countless industries.