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Who invented the milking stool?

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Who invented the milking stool?
Merrill T. Hamilton invented the milking stool and received a patent for his design in 1906. He created the stool with three legs instead of four to increase stability on uneven surfaces in barns and pastures, so a farmer could more easily milk cows. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of milking stools.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Rustic Milking Stool
Located in Denton, TX
Very rustic hardwood milking stool with original milk paint in a mossy green. This would also make
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Antique 19th Century North American Primitive Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Milking Stool 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Primitive Milking Stool 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Croatian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Rustic Milking Stool, France
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rustic Milking Stool. France, circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique French Milking Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French milking stool comprised of two wood slats on an iron base.
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Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique French Milking Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French milking stool with original wood slats mounted on an iron base.
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Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Iron

1950s Poplar Milking Stool
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A poplar milking stool on three pegged legs. Signed "Antrim N.H. Hand Craft Shop".
Category

Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Poplar

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