This vintage engraving shows a construction drawing of a steam locomotive that was in service with the Hollandsche IJzeren Spoorweg Maatschappij (H.IJ.S.M.)
The Hollandsche IJzeren Spoorweg-Maatschappij (HSM) was a railway company that existed from 8 August 1837 to 31 December 1937. We see a cross section and top view of an express train locomotive.
At Studio Wunderkammer, we are captivated by the vintage atmosphere of the Wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosities. A room in which the wonders of the natural world were brought together. Think of a collection consisting of taxidermy, fossils, insects, flora, fauna and scientific instruments. Basically.. Read more…