Steam Engine

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage model steam engine with a polished metal cylindrical boiler and a tall vertical chimney on top, accompanied by an intricate arrangement of pipes and valves; beside the boiler is a large, spoked flywheel connected to a piston mechanism, reflecting the engineering brilliance of the steam age, all mounted on a sturdy base adorned with decorative trim, and sporting a small tag hanging from one of the components, which suggests that this is probably a collectible or a museum exhibit, capturing the historic essence of early mechanical innovation and showcasing the elegance of industrial design from a bygone era.

The image depicts a vintage model steam engine with a polished metal cylindrical boiler and a tall vertical chimney on top, accompanied by an intricate arrangement of pipes and valves; beside the boiler is a large, spoked flywheel connected to a piston mechanism, reflecting the engineering brilliance of the steam age, all mounted on a sturdy base adorned with decorative trim, and sporting a small tag hanging from one of the components, which suggests that this is probably a collectible or a museum exhibit, capturing the historic essence of early mechanical innovation and showcasing the elegance of industrial design from a bygone era.

Name/Title

Steam Engine

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.636

Description

Steam engine

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Engine, Steam

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Engine

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Power Producing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Energy Production T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 16, 2014