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Herman O Stroh Collection

Herman O. Stroh, a master of craftsmanship and creativity, left an indelible mark on various objects through his exquisite embroidery and innovative designs

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Embroidery, c. 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Embroidery, c. 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Embroidery, c. 1941

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Spade, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Spade, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Spade, 1938

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Calking Chisel Used in Milwaukee Ship Yard, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Calking Chisel Used in Milwaukee Ship Yard, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Calking Chisel Used in Milwaukee Ship Yard, 1940

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Wick Trimmer, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Wick Trimmer, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Wick Trimmer, 1941

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Whale Oil Lamp, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Whale Oil Lamp, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Whale Oil Lamp, 1938

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Smoothing Plane, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Smoothing Plane, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Smoothing Plane, 1940

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Sled Starting Hook, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Sled Starting Hook, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Sled Starting Hook, 1940

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Door Plate, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Door Plate, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Door Plate, 1939. (Note. Name T.D. Brown)

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Apothecarys Pill Coater, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Apothecarys Pill Coater, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Apothecarys Pill Coater, 1941

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Binnacle Lamp, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Binnacle Lamp, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Binnacle Lamp, 1938

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Spokeshave, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Spokeshave, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Spokeshave, 1938

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Circus Pony Robe, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Circus Pony Robe, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Circus Pony Robe, 1941

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Pipe Wrench, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Pipe Wrench, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Pipe Wrench, 1940

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Bullet Mold, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Bullet Mold, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Bullet Mold, 1941

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Childs High Chair, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Childs High Chair, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Childs High Chair, 1939

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Childs Rocking Chair, c. 1942. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Childs Rocking Chair, c. 1942. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Childs Rocking Chair, c. 1942

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Mechanism of Eli Terry Clock, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Mechanism of Eli Terry Clock, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Mechanism of Eli Terry Clock, 1940

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Police Club and Belt, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Police Club and Belt, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Police Club and Belt, 1939

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Eli Terry Clock, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Eli Terry Clock, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Eli Terry Clock, 1940

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Grum Hoe, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Grum Hoe, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Grum Hoe, 1938

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Corn Knife, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Corn Knife, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Corn Knife, 1938

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Stoneware Beer Bottle, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Stoneware Beer Bottle, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Stoneware Beer Bottle, 1941. (note, Grisbaum & Kehrein on the bottle)

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Weiss Beer Bottle, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Weiss Beer Bottle, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Weiss Beer Bottle, 1939. (note. L. Werrback, Milwaukee on bottle)

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Marking Gauge for Barrels, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Marking Gauge for Barrels, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Marking Gauge for Barrels, 1939

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Yellow Stoneware Jug, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Yellow Stoneware Jug, 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Yellow Stoneware Jug, 1941

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Strap Hinge for Door, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Strap Hinge for Door, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Strap Hinge for Door, 1939

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Hay Knife, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Hay Knife, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Hay Knife, 1938

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Auger, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Auger, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Auger, 1938

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Broad Axe Head, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Broad Axe Head, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Broad Axe Head, 1938

Background imageHerman O Stroh Collection: Beer Bottle, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh

Beer Bottle, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Beer Bottle, 1940. (Note. Jung, Milwaukee, on the bottle)



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Herman O. Stroh, a master of craftsmanship and creativity, left an indelible mark on various objects through his exquisite embroidery and innovative designs. In the year 1941, he showcased his exceptional skills by creating intricate embroidered patterns that mesmerized all who beheld them. Not limited to just embroidery, Herman O. Stroh's talent extended to other realms as well. In 1938, he crafted a remarkable spade with precision and finesse. This tool not only served its practical purpose but also stood as a testament to Stroh's dedication towards perfection. His expertise was not confined to everyday tools; it encompassed even the most specialized instruments used in specific industries. The calking chisel he fashioned for the Milwaukee Ship Yard in 1940 exemplified both functionality and elegance. Stroh's creative genius knew no bounds as he ventured into designing unique household items too. A wick trimmer created by him in 1941 revolutionized the way people maintained their oil lamps while adding an element of sophistication to their homes. In addition to these extraordinary creations, Herman O. Stroh delved into crafting timeless pieces such as smoothing planes and sled starting hooks in 1940 - each one meticulously designed with utmost care and attention to detail. The door plate from 1939 bore witness to Stroh's ability to transform mundane objects into works of art that added charm and character wherever they were placed. Even within niche fields like medicine or maritime navigation, Stroh made his presence felt through his ingenuity. His apothecary pill coater from 1941 combined functionality with aesthetics while the binnacle lamp from 1938 illuminated ships' compasses with grace. Furthermore, Herman O. Stroh revealed his versatility by fashioning tools like spokeshaves which allowed craftsmen greater control over shaping woodwork projects effortlessly - a true testament to his understanding of the craft.