Portsmouth Stove & Range Co. Mogul No. 1 Stove, Used by the Michigan Central Railroad, circa 1890
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Artifact Overview
In the 19th century, passenger trains were heated by a single coal stove in each car. Riders sitting far from the stove shivered, while those nearest to it sweated. Wooden passenger cars were filled with flammable fabrics and surfaces, making the coal stove a serious fire hazard -- especially if the car overturned in an accident.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Stove (Heating equipment)
Date Made
circa 1890
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
40.81.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Michigan Central Railroad.
Material
Cast iron
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 30.5 in
Height: 56.25 in
Length: 36 in
Diameter: 23 in
Inscriptions
on front of stove:
MOGUL / NO 1
on apron:
THE PORTs STOVE & RANGE Co. / PORTSMOUTH, O.
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