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The patent cow-milker in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The patent cow-milker in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The patent cow-milker in the International Exhibition, 1862. A machine has been invented for milking cows, and is now on exhibition in the United States department of the International Exhibition. The teats of the cow just drop into four elastic tubes placed under them, in communication with an exhaust apparatus and a reservoir. The quick movement of two handles creates a vacuum, and the udder is instantaneously emptied of its contents in four continuous streams. While the operation is distressingly practical, it is very cleanly, and, we believe, agreeable to the cow. The milk is withdrawn at the rate of a gallon a minute. The patent of the "cow-milker" has been sold to Watkins and Keene, of Birmingham, for £5000, and a royalty to the original inventors; and it is stated that the firm have already received orders sufficient to cover the expenses of the patent, and that the machine is rapidly being adopted by all the great dairymen throughout the country. A prize medal and honourable mention have been awarded to the patent milking apparatus'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph from the International Exhibition of 1862 showcases an innovative invention that revolutionized the dairy industry: the patent cow-milker. The machine, whose creator remains unknown, was a groundbreaking development in the milking process, and its practicality and cleanliness quickly gained attention. The cow's teats fit snugly into four elastic tubes, which are connected to an exhaust apparatus and a reservoir. The milking process is initiated by the quick movement of two handles, creating a vacuum that instantaneously empties the udder, producing four continuous streams of milk. The cow's comfort was a priority, as the milking process was both agreeable and efficient. The patent for this ingenious device was sold to Watkins and Keene, of Birmingham, for a substantial sum of £5000, with a royalty to the original inventors. The success of the patent cow-milker was evident, as it had already received numerous orders from prominent dairymen throughout the country. The innovation was celebrated with a prize medal and an honorable mention at the exhibition. The patent cow-milker marked a significant milestone in agricultural technology, streamlining the milking process and improving the overall efficiency and cleanliness of dairy production. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and progress of the 19th century, and a reminder of the transformative impact of inventions on our daily lives.
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