Talc Collection

Williams Talc Powder Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Williams Talc Powder. The fragrance of an old-fashioned garden, promoting a nostalgia, the purity of mountain air and the softness of thistle down

Indasia Advertisement
Advertisement for Indasia Eastern Perfume. The subtle fragrance of the East is harmonised in INDASIA Eastern Perfume. The illustration shows a woman with a magnifying glass

Disk, Goryeo period or Five Dynasties-Northern Song period, 10th-11th century

Advert, Colgate Florient Talcum Powder. 1922

Silicates, serpentine, meerschaum, talc (colour litho)
2797862 Silicates, serpentine, meerschaum, talc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silicates, serpentine, meerschaum, talc)

Formation of the layers of the Earths crust up to the Cretaceous Period (colour litho)
5996986 Formation of the layers of the Earths crust up to the Cretaceous Period (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Merchant, c. 1530. Creator: Jan Gossaert
Portrait of a Merchant, c. 1530

TALC ADVERT 1919
Williams Talc Powder Date: 1919

Magnifying glass, pencil, ink pad, talc, paintbrush, and notebook of fingerprints, view from above

Talc in groundmass, close-up

Caricature of young lawyer
France, 18th century. Caricature of a young lawyer

Rock Types C017 / 3474
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia entitled fossils showing illustrations of different rock types including; asbestos, basalt, cross stones, crystal, geode, pyrite, rock, selenite, siderite, talc

Soapstone Venus C013 / 6556
Soapstone Venus. Cast of a figure of a woman carved in soapstone. The original was discovered in the caves of Balzi Rossi, Italy

Talc

The mineral talc (steatite or soapstone)
Talc. The mineral talc, also called steatite or soapstone, consists of monoclinic crystals of hydrous magnesium silicate (Mg3Si4O10(OH)2)

Talc crystal structure, molecular model. Talc is the name for the mineral hydrated magnesium silicate (Mg3Si4O10(OH)2). Silicate ions comprise a central silicon ion (pink)

Using Williams Talc
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"Talc: A Timeless Beauty Secret Unveiled" In the world of beauty and personal care, it has been an essential ingredient for centuries. From ancient civilizations to modern advertisements, its versatility and unique properties have captivated people's attention. Dating back to the Goryeo period or Five Dynasties-Northern Song period in the 10th-11th century, a delicate disk made was discovered. This artifact showcased how talc had already found its place in society as a symbol of luxury and refinement. Fast forward to the 20th century, where Williams Talc Powder Advertisement from 1919 caught everyone's eye. The advert highlighted how this fine powder could enhance one's appearance with its smooth texture and subtle fragrance. Indasia Advertisement also joined the bandwagon by promoting Colgate Florient Talcum Powder. This captivating advert emphasized how talc could bring out one's natural beauty while leaving a refreshing feeling on their skin. But what makes talc so special? It is composed mainly of silicates like serpentine, meerschaum, and talc itself - all contributing to its softness and absorbent qualities. These characteristics make it ideal for various applications such as cosmetics, baby powders, or even industrial uses. Looking deeper into geology, we discover that talc plays a role in the formation of Earth's crust layers up until the Cretaceous Period. Its presence adds another layer of fascination to this mineral that has stood the test of time. Even artists couldn't resist capturing talc's allure. Jan Gossaert depicted a merchant in his portrait around 1530; perhaps he carried precious goods like powdered talcum during his travels? The significance continues through history when magnifying glasses revealed fingerprints dusted with ink pad or paintbrushes dipped in finely ground talcum powder – tools used by investigators seeking clues within intricate patterns left behind at crime scenes.