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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

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

Materials

Poplar

Antique Oak Milking Stool
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small English country oak milking stool. Three legged for stability when milking! Charming as a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools

Materials

Oak

Wood Tripod Milking Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wooden milking stool made in France, circa 1950s. Thick seat with tripod legs. No nails or
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Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Wood

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