Description: 1977 US Borax History of Death Valley & the Twenty Mule Teams Rare Large 23" x 35" Poster Interesting pictorial map of the Death Valley area, promoting US Borax and the Twenty Mule Teams. The map locates the routes of the mule teams around Death Valley at the end of the 19th Century, which led ultimately to a product name, radio and television programs. 20 Mule Team Borax is a brand of cleaner manufactured in the United States. The product is named after the 20-mule teams that were used by William Tell Coleman's company to move borax out of Death Valley, California, to the nearest rail spur between 1883 and 1889. 20-mule teams were first used by Francis Marion Smith to move borax out of the desert. Smith subsequently acquired Coleman's holdings in 1890 and consolidated them with his own to form the Pacific Coast Borax Company. After the 20-mule teams were replaced by a new rail spur, the name 20 Mule Team Borax was established and aggressively promoted by Pacific Coast Borax to increase sales. Stephen Mather, son of J. W. Mather, the administrator of the company's New York office, persuaded Smith to add the name 20 Mule Team Borax to accompany the famous sketch of the mule team already on the box. The 20-mule team symbol was first used in 1891 and registered in 1894. In very good condition. Minor wear to the bottom of the map edge. No tears or stains. Measures approximately 23 inches x 35 inches. Will be shipped rolled up in a sturdy tube. Accompanying pamphlet is curved to fit around the poster. We ship the next business day. Please ask any questions/look at all pictures and description carefully before purchasing. Always examine the photos carefully, and if in doubt, contact us with any questions you may have. The photos provide additional condition information. Items come from a smoke-free home. Actual color(s) may appear slightly different depending on your screen resolution and/or device used.
Price: 79 USD
Location: Lakewood, California
End Time: 2025-01-08T21:29:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Borax
Type of Advertising: Sign
Color: Multi-color
Date of Creation: 1977
Theme: Soap & Detergent
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
