The Mysto Erector. No. 1 : the toy whose girders resemble structural steel.

[1914] (New Haven, Conn. : Mysto Mfg. Co.)

1 construction set (140 pieces) : steel ; various sizes in cardboard box 22 x 32 x 3 cm + 1 instruction manual (32 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 31 cm)

Exhibited: "L'architecture en jeux: jeux de construction du CCA = Buildings in boxes: architectural toys from the CCA", Centre canadien d'architecture, Nov. 27, 1990-Mar. 31, 1991.

The manufacturer, Dr. A.C. Gilbert, began the production of magic kits in 1909 under the name of Mysto Magic Co. and first produced the Mysto Erector in 1913 under the name of Mysto Manufacturing Company. The company conducted "one prize contest every year ... to get ideas from boys for new models". In 1916 the firm became known as A.C. Gilbert Company, located on Erector Square in New Haven, Connecticut. Gilbert continued to develop the Erector, which was the first toy with gears, pinions and electric motor. In 1920 Gilbert purchased the American branch of Meccano. Gilbert's company made non-toys as well as various toy sets, and continues to-day to manufacture many products including the Erector set, probably its most famous. (Cf. R. O'Brien. Collecting toys. Florence, Ala., 1990)

Gilbert, A. C. (Alfred Carlton), 1884-1961.
A.C. Gilbert Company.
Metal toys United States Specimens.
Toys United States Specimens.
Jouets en métal États-Unis Spécimens.
Jouets États-Unis Spécimens.
Metal toys
Toys
United States
Erector Sets (TM)

Screw-and-nut assembly system toys.
Erector Sets (TM)
Specimens

Steinbach, A. D.
Smith, W. B.
Mysto Manufacturing Company.
A.C. Gilbert Company.

Localisation: Bibliothèque main objects 61122
Cote: TS2301.T7.M4 M972 1914
Statut: Disponible