Wood Engraving of a Railroad Train, 1848-1852
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Steam locomotive development continued at a steady pace throughout the 19th century. By 1840 the American locomotive's basic form was established. A horizontal boiler, with a firebox at back, lay atop a frame while water and fuel were supplied from a separate tender. This locomotive lacks some later refinements, including outside cylinders and a cab to protect the crew.
Steam locomotive development continued at a steady pace throughout the 19th century. By 1840 the American locomotive's basic form was established. A horizontal boiler, with a firebox at back, lay atop a frame while water and fuel were supplied from a separate tender. This locomotive lacks some later refinements, including outside cylinders and a cab to protect the crew.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
1848-1852
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.1179
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5.688 in
Width: 9.375 in
Inscriptions
Verso: Museum of Science and Industry (Founded by Julius Rosenwald) Chicago, Illinois
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