Petrole Collection

Science. Energy. Oil refinery at Pantin, Paris. Engravingin: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434787 Science. Energy. Oil refinery at Pantin, Paris. Engravingin: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science. Energy)

Science. Energy. The Chigwel, american oil tanker. Engraving: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434786 Science. Energy. The Chigwel, american oil tanker. Engraving: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science. Energy)

Science. Energie. Temple devoted to the fire in Baku, Azerbaijan. Gravure in
3434782 Science. Energie. Temple devoted to the fire in Baku, Azerbaijan. Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part)

Economy. Pipeline and railway engine for the oil transport, USA. Engraving in
3434785 Economy. Pipeline and railway engine for the oil transport, USA. Engraving in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Economie. Coll. Part)

Science. Energy. Oil Derricks in OIl Creek valley, USA, c.1860 Gravure in
3434784 Science. Energy. Oil Derricks in OIl Creek valley, USA, c.1860 Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part)

Science. Energy. 1st oil well discovered by Edwin Drake in Titusvile, Pennsylvania, USA
3434783 Science. Energy. 1st oil well discovered by Edwin Drake in Titusvile, Pennsylvania, USA, 1858 Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France

John Davidson Rockefeller (1839-1937) American industrialist who played a prominent role in the early oil industry with
1707764 John Davidson Rockefeller (1839-1937) American industrialist who played a prominent role in the early oil industry with the founding of Standard Oil, 1872

Sciences. Energy. Oil fire on the Caspian Sea. Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434781 Sciences. Energy. Oil fire on the Caspian Sea. Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Sciences. Energy)

Science. Botany. The sunflower. Advert the the oil brand: Saxoleine, France, c.1905
2638877 Science. Botany. The sunflower. Advert the the oil brand: Saxoleine, France, c.1905.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Botanique. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

John Davidson Rockefeller (1839-1937) American industrialist who played a prominent role in the early oil industry with
1708023 John Davidson Rockefeller (1839-1937) American industrialist who played a prominent role in the early oil industry with the founding of Standard Oil c. 1890

Oil well at Oil Creeck Valley, Pennsylvania ( first commercial oil well) 19th century (engraving)
1703323 Oil well at Oil Creeck Valley, Pennsylvania ( first commercial oil well) 19th century (engraving)

oil well built in Masjid-I-Sulaima, south-east of Iran, after the dicovery of oil in the ground may 1908
1747748 oil well built in Masjid-I-Sulaima, south-east of Iran, after the dicovery of oil in the ground may 1908; (add.info.: oil well built in Masjid-I-Sulaima, south-east of Iran)

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.