Erector Set

Erector Set is the trade name of a construction toy that was wildly popular in the United States during much of the 20th century. It is similar to Meccano, a slightly older British toy, and Märklin, a later, sturdier German version. All consist of collections of small metal beams with regular holes for nuts, bolts, screws, and other connectors that can be assembled into a variety of devices using pulleys, gears, and even small electric motors. The Erector beams differ from those in Meccano sets in that they have flanges, which make them more sturdy.

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• Eli Whitney Museum Gilbert Project