Title & Author:

Erector. No. 7 : the builder with real structural steel girders.

Publication:

[1915] (New Haven, Conn. : Mysto Mfg. Co.)

Description:

1 construction set (1291 pieces) : steel ; various sizes in wooden box 31 x 52 x 9 cm + 2 instruction books (illustrations ; 22 x 31 cm) + 1 sheet (8 x 11 cm folded to 8 x 6 cm)

Notes:
Contents listed on verso of box lid: 47 3-inch girders; 48 6-inch girders; 84 12-inch girders; 38 perforated strips; 2 perforated strips formed; 23 small right angles; 124 right angles; 8 acute angles; 24 obtuse angles; 12 straight (angle pieces); 28 double angles; 215 short screws; 62 long screws; 277 nuts; 12 wood screws; 42 set screws; 14 small wheels; 1 reverse switch base; 5 large grooved wheels; 3 gear wheels; 2 crown gears; 3 pinion gears; 1 worm gear; 4 2-inch axle rods; 4 4-inch axle rods; 2 6-inch axle rods; 2 8-inch axle rods; 2 12-inch axle rods; 2 cranks; 1 special crank; 5 base plates; 2 round plates; 37 washers; 6 clips; 6 collars; 3 couplings; 8 triangle pieces; 4 screw eyes; 1 flat contact strip for trolley car; 4 propeller blades; 1 electric motor (69 parts); 1 screw driver; 3 hanks of string; 57 paper fasteners; 1 manual.
Library copy: incomplete: wanting 3 obtuse angles, 4 straight (angle pieces), 2 small wheels, 2 2-inch axle rods, 1 crank, 2 washers, 6 clips, 3 collars, 3 couplings, 2 triangle pieces, 4 screw eyes, 1 flat contact strip for trolley car, 3 hanks of string, 12 paper fasteners, several screws + 1 instruction book. Includes extra screwdriver, bolt, and hook + 14 thin wires.
Library copy: 36 cm. crack in lid; several inner partitions missing.

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Subject:

Metal toys United States Specimens.
Toys United States Specimens.
Jouets en métal États-Unis Spécimens.
Jouets États-Unis Spécimens.
Metal toys.
Toys.
United States.
Metal Toys (recreational artifacts) United States 1910-1920.
Construction toys United States 1910-1920.
Architectural toys United States 1910-1920.

Form/genre:

Screw-and-nut assembly system toys.
Metal Toys (recreational artifacts)
Erector Sets (TM)
Construction toys.
Architectural toys.
Specimens.
Metal toys (recreational artifacts)

Added entries:

Mysto Manufacturing Company.

Holdings:

Location: Library main jouets et jeux 229797
Call No.: TS2301.T7.M4 M971 1915
Status: Available