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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

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Hardwood

Primitive Milking Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This primitive tripod milking stool, with its rustic patina and hand-hewn silhouette, is a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Milking Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This primitive wooden milking stool embodies rustic simplicity with its elemental design. The
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Antique 1860s Belgian Stools

Materials

Wood

Rustic Milking Stool 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Rustic Milking Stool 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Balkan 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

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