The Mysto Erector Structural Steel Builder Play Set, 1915
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During the early 20th century, older boys' toys reflected the modern world of science and technology. The engineer was the new ideal for boys. A.C. Gilbert's Erector Set, introduced in 1913, inspired boys to build dozens of structures using girders, panels, wheels, pulleys, gears, and small electric motors. This beginner's set introduced boys to skills they would need in the working world.
During the early 20th century, older boys' toys reflected the modern world of science and technology. The engineer was the new ideal for boys. A.C. Gilbert's Erector Set, introduced in 1913, inspired boys to build dozens of structures using girders, panels, wheels, pulleys, gears, and small electric motors. This beginner's set introduced boys to skills they would need in the working world.
Artifact
Erector Set (TM)
Date Made
1915
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.101.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Steel (Alloy)
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 1.25 in
Width: 8.75 in
Length: 12.25 in
Inscriptions
lid of box: THE MYSTO ERECTOR / STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDER / MYSTO MFG. CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. / NO. 1 / THE TOY - WHOSE GIRDERS RESEMBLE STRUCTURAL STEEL cover of instruction manual: MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION / PART 1 / ERECTOR / THE TOY LIKE STRUCTURAL STEEL / ITS POPULARITY IS TH E WONDER OF THE TOY WORLD / MAKES MORE MODELS / BUILDS BIGGER MODELS / HAS MORE PARTS FOR YOUR MONEY THAN ANY SIMILAR TOY ...
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