Pomace Press

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Pomace press used in the Médoc and Cognac areas.

Artist

Name:: Broux, P.
Country:: France

Illustration

Subject:: Science & Technology
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Engraver:: Navellier, Narcisse
Format:: Landscape (wider)
Source:: Wellcome Library, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Les merveilles de l'industrie, vol. 4
Author:: Figuier, Louis
Publisher:: Paris: Furne, Jouvet et Cie, 1877
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Description:

A man turns a wheel that operates a marc press. Marc, or pomace, is what remains of grapes when the fruit has been pressed for wine. It is used to make pomace brandy.

The caption reads in the original French: Pressoir à marc de raisin en usage dans le Médoc et à Cognac.

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{{cite web | title=Pomace Press | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/marc-press/ | author=Broux, P. | year=1877 | access-date=May 16, 2025 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}