Name: Illustration depicting the collection of debris from the surface of the Seine near the sewer outfalls. This had a high content of valuable fatty matter. It was boiled in vats: The fat rose to the surface and was removed to be treated with lime and used for the production of soap and glycerine. The solid matter was saved and was used to fire the boilers. Dated 19th century - SuperStock
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Illustration depicting the collection of debris from the surface of the Seine near the sewer outfalls. This had a high content of valuable fatty matter. It was boiled in vats: The fat rose to the surface and was removed to be treated with lime and used for the production of soap and glycerine. The solid matter was saved and was used to fire the boilers. Dated 19th century

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