Oil press, 19th century artwork. Workers operating an olive oil press in the south of France. The olives are placed in the press and the lever used to

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Oil press, 19th century artwork. Workers operating an olive oil press in the south of France. The olives are placed in the press and the lever used to turn the screws and increase the pressure. The oil is emerging from a spigot and being collected in a bowl (lower right). Engraving from 'Grands Hommes et Grands Faits de l'Industrie' (Great Men and Great Facts of Industry), published in France circa 1880.

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Size: 4491px × 3909px
Photo credit: © CCI ARCHIVES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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