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

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

Gunsolly Carding Mill