Borax Mule
Artifact ID1981.31601.01
Object Type
Advertisement
Maker
US Borax
(Valencia, CA)
Gifter
B. T. Bajorek
Date
c. 1960
Medium
Paper, Ink
Dimensions3 × 5 in. (7.6 × 12.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionAn advertisement for Borax soap on a paper doll mule. On the collar of the mule is "One of the 20" and a dotted line to fold on for the mule to stand on its own. On the back of the advertisement is text stating, "ONE OF THE 20, 20-MULE-TEAM BRAND BORAX WHITE LAUNDRY SOAP, Twenty-Mule-Team Borax White Laundry Soap contains a large percentage of Borax, works wonders, washes clean and on account of __ hygienic and sanitary properties leaves the clothes thoroughly disinfected. Softens the hardest water, washes colored and white goods alike and for woolens and flannels it cannot be surpassed. Makes white clothes and soft hands. Violet Boric Talcum Powder and Borax for toilet and bath. Sold by grocers and druggists everywhere. PACIFIC COAST BORAX CO. - NEW YORK - CHICAGO- SAN FRANCISCO, BEND BACK END PIECES AT DOTTED LINES AND MULE WILL STAND UP."Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Pacific Coast Borax Co.
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Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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