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Wood Engraving of a Railroad Train, 1848-1852

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

1848-1852

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
Wood Engraving of a Railroad Train, 1848-1852