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Stroh Collection

Stroh, a name that resonates with craftsmanship and innovation, holds a significant place in the history of Downtown Detroit, Michigan, USA. Herman O

Background imageStroh Collection: Downtown Detroit, Michigan, USA

Downtown Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1930s

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageStroh 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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Stroh, a name that resonates with craftsmanship and innovation, holds a significant place in the history of Downtown Detroit, Michigan, USA. Herman O. An exceptional creator and artist, left behind a legacy of exquisite embroidery dating back to 1941. But his talents did not stop there; Stroh's creative prowess extended to various tools and objects that shaped different industries during his time. The spade he crafted in 1938 became an essential companion for those working the land. Likewise, his calking chisel played a vital role in the construction of mighty ships at the Milwaukee Ship Yard in 1940. Intriguingly diverse were Stroh's creations - from practical items like the wick trimmer used to maintain oil lamps in 1941 to ornate pieces such as the whale oil lamp he designed in 1938. His attention to detail was evident even in everyday objects like the smoothing plane (1940) or sled starting hook (1940), which showcased both functionality and elegance. Stroh's talent transcended boundaries as he ventured into decorative elements too. The door plate he crafted in 1939 added a touch of sophistication to any entrance it adorned. Similarly, his apothecary's pill coater from 1941 combined beauty with utility. One cannot overlook Stroh's contribution to maritime history either; his binnacle lamp (1938) illuminated countless voyages while exuding timeless charm. And let us not forget about his spokeshave from that same year – its precision made woodworking an art form unto itself. Herman O, undoubtedly a master craftsman whose work continues to captivate enthusiasts today. Through each creation bearing his name, we catch glimpses of an era defined by skillful hands shaping functional beauty with unwavering dedication.