Lot 41:
Primitive Painted Milking Stool
Description
C-21658
Primitive painted wooden milking stool with a round plank seat, four splayed turned legs, and double box stretchers joined by turned rung stretchers for added stability. The stool retains remnants of an early light-colored painted finish with substantial wear from use. Produced in the United States, circa 1880–1920.
All joints are loose. The seat is split through the center and exhibits additional shrinkage cracks. Losses and deterioration are present around portions of the seat edge, particularly on the underside. Surface wear, paint loss, scratches, dents, and areas of exposed wood are present throughout consistent with age and use.
14" Diam. x 18" H
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