Samuel Morse Felton Steam Engine and Crew, Fitchburg, Massachusetts

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a steam locomotive on train tracks. The locomotive is centered, showcasing its design with visible parts including large wheels, a smokestack, and machinery. The photograph is in a decorative frame with gold embellishments and rounded arches. The background shows part of a train station or shed. The image represents the industrial period and 19th-century steam transportation.