Contrary to popular belief, Detroit鈥檚 manufacturing base hasn鈥檛 always revolved around the auto industry. Using iron ore shipped from the Upper Peninsula, the city of Detroit was considered the 鈥淪tove Capital of the World鈥 in the late 19th century with local companies, such as the Detroit Stove Works, Peninsular Stove Co., and Michigan Stove Co., receiving international recognition. The Art Garland Parlor Stove was one of the fanciest models made by Michigan Stove Co. Much as its name implies, the stove, which was created around 1890 from cast iron, nickel, and mica, was sophisticated enough to be featured in the best room of the house. Adorned in elaborate ornamentation, the 6-foot-tall piece, which was likely owned by a wealthy family, was used to not only heat the home, but also to make a beautiful statement that could stand the test of time.
The Art Garland Parlor Stove is from the collections of ; ; 313-982-6001.
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