Gunsolly Carding Mill
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Artifact Overview
John Gunsolly operated this water-powered carding mill as well as a saw and cider mill on the Middle Rouge River near Plymouth, Michigan, beginning in the 1850s. Area farmers brought their wool to this mill to have it carded (combed) so it could be spun into thread.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Mill (Building)
Date Made
circa 1850
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Built by John Gunsolly in Plymouth, Michigan.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Liberty Craftworks District
Object ID
29.3056.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Glass (Material)
Metal
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