Elna Junior Miniature Travel Sewing Machine
Craftsman: Elna
Catalog #: 2016.15.136
Contributor: Mark Petersen
This Elna Junior is a working miniature travel sewing machine that was made in Switzerland.
Erector Set Double Decker Bus
Craftsman: Gary Jarvis
Catalog #: 2021.18.1
Contributor: Gary Jarvis
This assembled Erector Set double decker bus was loaned to the museum by Gary Jarvis.
Erector Set Fire Engine
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2019.3.1
Contributor: Gary Jarvis
This is an assembled Erector Set for an old-fashioned steam fire engine pumper.
Erector Set Fire Engine (Unassembled)
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2019.3.3
Contributor: Gary Jarvis
This unassembled Erector Set is for an older fire engine model. It was loaned to the museum in the original box with instructions.
Erector Set No. 10-1/2 “Amusement Park”
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.3
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This is Erector Set No. 10-1/2 “Amusement Park.” The set came with an instruction book and red metal box.
Erector Set No. 10042 “Radar Scanner”
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.4
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This is Erector Set No. 10042 “Radar Scanner.” The set includes a funny inscription from the original owner.
Erector Set No. 10053 “Rocket Launcher”
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.7
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This is Erector Set No. 10053 “Rocket Launcher (1959). It features a “50th Anniversary” sticker on the original white metal box.
Erector Set No. 10181 “Motorized Helicopter”
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.5
Contributor: Craig Libuse
With the demise of the A.C. Gilbert company, the Erector brand is now owned by their long-time British competitor, Meccano. It is still sold under the Erector name in the USA. Meccano actually introduced a similar construction set two years before A.C. Gilbert claims to have invented it in 1903. There are a handful of […]
Erector Set No. 4-1/2 “Trip Hammer”
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.2
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This is Erector Set No. 4-1/2 “Trip Hammer.” This set includes an instruction book, and a red metal box.
Erector Set No. 7-1/2 “Chassis Builder” (1927)
Craftsman: A.C. Gilbert Co.
Catalog #: 2014.34.1
Contributor: Craig Libuse
This is Erector Set No. 7-1/2 “Chassis Builder” from 1927. The set is in its original wooden box with metal tray.
Gear Go-Round
Craftsman: Theodore Carder
Catalog #: 2021.11.2
Donor: Susi Trumbo
This elaborate Gear Go-Round mechanism features several different kinds of unusual gears working in conjunction.
Hand-Cranked Pneumatic Box Organ
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.20
Donor: Mark Petersen
This fascinating hand-cranked box organ plays musical rolls with holes in them.
Harley Engine Jewelry
Craftsman: Bryan Freund
Catalog #: 2013.40.1
Contributor: Craig Libuse
Bryan Freund made these pieces of silver jewelry, including four accurate Harley-Davidson engine pins–two of which are knuckleheads.
Hohner “Little Lady” Miniature Harmonica
Craftsman: Hohner
Catalog #: 2014.28.1
Donor: Hudnut Company Inc.
This fun piece is a functional miniature 4-hole (8-note) “Little Lady” harmonica on a keychain.
Hole Boring Bus
Craftsman: Micah Carrillo
Catalog #: 2019.7.1
Contributor: Micah Carrillo
Micah Carillo designed and built this unique hole boring bus which has a sliding and rotating mechanism.
James Watt Flyball Governor
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.112
Donor: Mark Petersen
This is a demonstration model of a James Watt designed flyball governor.
Justrite Brass Caver/Miner Carbide Lamp
Craftsman: Justrite
Catalog #: 2013.31.6
Donor: Owen Cade
This is a small Justrite brass caver’s lamp. The headlamp was designed to be worn by cavers and miners.
Large Diesel Piston Ring
Craftsman: MAN
Catalog #: 2016.33.1
Donor: Kelsey Barrion
This large diesel piston ring is one of the few exhibits on display that isn’t a miniature. The piston ring is from a large container ship, and offers a stark contrast to the tiny components that make up the miniature engines on display.
Loop Aircraft Tachometer
Craftsman: Pat Loop
Knapp Collection #: 22
Catalog #: 2008.16.04
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 1/4 scale aircraft tachometer was designed and built by Pat Loop in 1995. It displayed accurate readings from 0 to 7,000 rpm.
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