Stoomlocomotief before 1871

This albumen print, titled "Stoomlocomotief", was created before 1871 by American photographer George Gardner Rockwood. The image, a detailed depiction of a steam locomotive, showcases Rockwood’s mastery of the medium during the 19th century, a period of significant technological advancement. The photograph exemplifies the era's fascination with industrial innovation and the emerging power of the steam engine. Its dimensions, 139 mm x 228 mm, are characteristic of the smaller format commonly used in photographic albums of the time.