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1 construction set (47 pieces) : metal, some color ; various sizes in cardboard box 30 x 42 x 3 cm + 1 booklet ([7] pages : illustrations ; 14 x 21 cm)
[approximately 1950] ([Jackson Heights, N.Y. : Mechanicraft Inc.])
"Junior mechanic" construction set. No. 201.
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1 construction set (47 pieces) : metal, some color ; various sizes in cardboard box 30 x 42 x 3 cm + 1 booklet ([7] pages : illustrations ; 14 x 21 cm)
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[approximately 1950] ([Jackson Heights, N.Y. : Mechanicraft Inc.])
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still image
Milton Bradley Co. [approximately 1880]
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Milton Bradley Co. [approximately 1880]
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1 construction set : metal ; various sizes in cardboard cylindrical box 19 cm (height) x 8 cm (diam.). + 1 sheet ([1] leaf : illustrations ; 33 x 43 cm)
[195-?] (Yonkers, N.Y. : Clip Craft Corp.)
Clip craft snap action. Midget set.
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1 construction set : metal ; various sizes in cardboard cylindrical box 19 cm (height) x 8 cm (diam.). + 1 sheet ([1] leaf : illustrations ; 33 x 43 cm)
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[195-?] (Yonkers, N.Y. : Clip Craft Corp.)
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Vector flexor.
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1 construction set (48 pieces) : wood (color), rubber ; in box 4 x 21 x 19 cm + 1 instruction sheet (illustrations ; 41 x 32 cm folded to 15 x 16 cm)
©1991 (San Leandro, CA : DaMert Co.)
Vector flexor.
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1 construction set (48 pieces) : wood (color), rubber ; in box 4 x 21 x 19 cm + 1 instruction sheet (illustrations ; 41 x 32 cm folded to 15 x 16 cm)
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©1991 (San Leandro, CA : DaMert Co.)
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Minibrix, 5
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1 set of building blocks : rubber, color ; various sizes in cardboard box 6 x 39 x 25 cm + 1 instruction booklet (28 pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 23 cm)
[approximately 1945] (Petersfield, Hants, England : Premo Rubber Co.)
Minibrix, 5
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1 set of building blocks : rubber, color ; various sizes in cardboard box 6 x 39 x 25 cm + 1 instruction booklet (28 pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 23 cm)
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[approximately 1945] (Petersfield, Hants, England : Premo Rubber Co.)
$32.50
(available to order)
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Roger's Connection demonstrates the link between form and function in structures, both natural and man made. The magnetic connections allow an infinite number of angles to be made at each hub which are not locked into place. Without a locking mechanism, it is not possible to build artificially stable structures which stand by virtue of a rigid connection. Therefore(...)
Children's Books
January 1900,
Roger's connection junior magnetic sculpture toy
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$32.50
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Roger's Connection demonstrates the link between form and function in structures, both natural and man made. The magnetic connections allow an infinite number of angles to be made at each hub which are not locked into place. Without a locking mechanism, it is not possible to build artificially stable structures which stand by virtue of a rigid connection. Therefore Roger's Connection only allows forms to be erected which are stable due strictly to their form. A valuable lesson for aspiring architects, engineers and professionals concerned with structure.
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1 construction set : metal ; various sizes in cardboard cylindrical box 26 cm (height) x 8 cm (diam.) + 1 instruction sheet ([1] leaf : illustrations ; 44 x 56 cm)
[195-?] (Yonkers, N.Y. : Clip Craft Corp.)
Clip craft snap action. Set no. 2.
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1 construction set : metal ; various sizes in cardboard cylindrical box 26 cm (height) x 8 cm (diam.) + 1 instruction sheet ([1] leaf : illustrations ; 44 x 56 cm)
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[195-?] (Yonkers, N.Y. : Clip Craft Corp.)
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1 model village : cardboard, metal, acetate, color ; various sizes in cardboard box 32 x 41 x 5 cm + 1 instruction sheet ([2] pages : illustrations ; 28 cm)
[approximately 1940] (Philadelphia, Pa. : Skyline Manufacturing Co., Inc.)
Skyline centerville village set. No. 250.
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1 model village : cardboard, metal, acetate, color ; various sizes in cardboard box 32 x 41 x 5 cm + 1 instruction sheet ([2] pages : illustrations ; 28 cm)
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[approximately 1940] (Philadelphia, Pa. : Skyline Manufacturing Co., Inc.)
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1 game set (69 cards) : paper, color ; in cardboard box 18 x 15 x 4 cm + 1 instruction sheet ([4] pages : illustrations ; 17 cm)
Nürnberg : Tessloff, ©2008.
Baustelle Kartenspiel / von Reiner Knizia.
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1 game set (69 cards) : paper, color ; in cardboard box 18 x 15 x 4 cm + 1 instruction sheet ([4] pages : illustrations ; 17 cm)
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Nürnberg : Tessloff, ©2008.
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[Portrait of a family].
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1 photoprint (albumen silver print) : b&w ; 14 x 10 cm. on mount 17 x 11 cm.
[ca. 1885] (Barre, Vt. : Sherburne)
[Portrait of a family].
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1 photoprint (albumen silver print) : b&w ; 14 x 10 cm. on mount 17 x 11 cm.
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[ca. 1885] (Barre, Vt. : Sherburne)