In the 1950s, The Gilbert Company began producing Erector sets in cardboard cannisters, which provided an more affordable alternative than their typical metal casing sets.
Company
AC Gilbert Company
Company Location
New Haven, CT
Type
Toy
Object ID
2024.0021.01
Date
1950s
Toy Type
Nuts & Bolts
Toy Material
Metal
Packaging Type
Cannister
Packaging Material
Wood
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