Untitled (Borax Soap / Letter Formations Book)

n.d.

James Castle

Associated Names
James Castle

Artist, American, 1899 - 1977

This is a photograph of a vintage soap packaging. The packaging displays the branding "NU BORA" in large text at the top, and prominently features the product description "REFINED BORAX SOAP GRANULES" within a green diamond shape, bordered by yellow lines. Additional text on the left and right sides describes the product's applications, such as "FOR FINE FABRICS, DISHES, LAUNDRY" and promotional information about its cleaning effectiveness and properties. The colors used are mainly green, yellow, and white, and the overall condition of the package shows signs of wear and tear, with some strings and stitching visible on the left side.
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Untitled (Borax Soap / Letter Formations Book)

James Castle

1899


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by inheritance to his sister, Agnes C. Wade, 1977; by inheritance 1993 to Geraldine E. Garrow, Georgia M. Allred, Guy W. Wade Jr. and Gail M. Johnson; transferred 1996 to James Castle Collection (comprised of the heirs of Agnes C. Wade); transferred 2011 to James Castle Collection and Archive LP; acquired 2013 by NGA

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Bibliography

2013

  • Brodie, Judith. "James Castle, Drawings, Artists' Books, and Assemblages." Bulletin / National Gallery of Art, no. 48 (Spring 2013): 28-29.


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