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Vintage poster issued by the Office de l’Huile d’Olive (Olive Oil Bureau) that was founded in 1930. The poster promotes the consumption of Tunisian... Show moreVintage poster issued by the Office de l’Huile d’Olive (Olive Oil Bureau) that was founded in 1930. The poster promotes the consumption of Tunisian olive oil. The poster depicts a man pouring olive oil with his right hand. His eye represents the Tunisian flag, with the crescent and the red star. He wears a traditional Tunisian hat. In the background, a map of North Africa and Tunisia, with the cities of Bizerte, Tunis, Sousse, Sfax, and Maharès. Olive oil became a symbolic matter of resistance over the colonial power of French administration in Tunisia during the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed and tagged "Damour Publicité - Paris" and "Renseignements à l’office de l’huile d’olive, 27 rue des Pyramides (PARIS)". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0209 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26280085 BIB-ID: 2808693 Show less