Antique Print ~ James Watt, Steam Engine Inventor

This is the original cover of The Aldine from July, 1874. Contains a great wood engraving depicting James Watt (inventor of the steam engine) staring intently at a steam kettle. Can be cropped, or matted and framed as is.

Reverse side contains unrelated text.

Title: (printed below image) "Watt and the Kettle"ÔæóDavid Neal

Publication: The Aldine

Publication Year: 1874

Approximate Page Size: (in inches) 11" x 16"

Approximate Image Size: (in inches) 8" x 10"

Condition: Very good.

The Aldine was a somewhat rare art journal/periodical published in the late 1800's that featured fine wood engravings from selected artists of the 19th century. Printed on better quality paper than Harper's Weekly.