Epsom Salts Collection
Epsom salts, also known as Copper and Magnesium Sulphate, have been a staple in households for centuries. In this 1942 photograph from Washington, D.C
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Epsom salts, also known as Copper and Magnesium Sulphate, have been a staple in households for centuries. In this 1942 photograph from Washington, D.C., three children wait as their mother prepares a remedy using Epsom salts, perhaps for a soothing bath. This scene echoes an earlier image from 1835, "Fitting Out," where sailors prepare their ship with various supplies, including Epsom salts. During the Great Depression, a Negro woman in Washington, D.C., uses Epsom salts in her home, as depicted in a Gordon Parks photograph. The versatile compound was also featured in a 1939-40 Army and Navy Stores Catalogue. Today, Epsom salts remain a popular home remedy. To create a relaxing bath, combine a cup with a scoop of sea salt and a small bowl of olive oil. The magnesium sulphate crystals dissolve easily, providing relief for sore muscles and helping to balance essential minerals in the body.