Petrole Collection

Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor, 1892 (b/w photo)
1701098 Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor, 1892 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Louis Francois Rene Panhard (27 May 1841 - 16 July 1908) was a French engineer

Extraction du petrole, Puits Woodford et Philipp, Pensylvanie (engraving)
3645583 Extraction du petrole, Puits Woodford et Philipp, Pensylvanie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extraction du petrole, Puits Woodford et Philipp)

Science. Energy. Saxoleine, oil for lamp. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, 1894. (poster)
3434498 Science. Energy. Saxoleine, oil for lamp. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, 1894. (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Sciences. Energies. Coll. Part. Science. Energy)

Extraction du petrole, Puits Van-Slyke, Pensylvanie (engraving)
3645582 Extraction du petrole, Puits Van-Slyke, Pensylvanie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extraction du petrole, Puits Van-Slyke, Pensylvanie)

Economisons le petrole, l essence. Poster showing gas containers of different sizes. Date 1914. Economisons le petrole, l essence. Poster showing gas containers of different sizes. Date 1914

Petrole Stella, livraisons en bidons plombes de 5 & 2 litres. Advertising poster showing a nude, nymph, and cherub with butterfly wings floating in space. Date 1897

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From Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor's pioneering work in 1892 to the fiery Signal Hill oil well in California, petroleum has transformed from a luxury item to an essential energy source. The engravings of oil extraction in Pennsylvania showcase the industry's early beginnings, while posters like Jules Cheret's "Saxoleine" promoted its use in lamps. However, as demand grew, so did concerns for safety and efficiency. The French Government's call to conserve and purify oil during wartime attests to its importance. Today, non-flammable, deodorized petroleum products like Saxoleine continue to fuel our modern world, reminding us of the rich history and continued relevance of this valuable resource.