“Cock-a-Doodle Egg Co.” Animated Toy
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.48
Donor: Mark Petersen
This hand-cranked toy is called, “Cock-a-Doodle Egg Co.” The animated farm scene is activated by turning a handle on the right side.
“Egg Drop Soup” Animated Toy
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.74
Donor: Mark Petersen
This hand-cranked animated toy is called, “Egg Drop Soup.”
“Mousie Surprise” Pop-Up Box
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.134
Donor: Mark Petersen
This creative miniature toy is called, “Mousie Surprise.”
“Runners on the Road” Animated Toy
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.80
Donor: Mark Petersen
This animated toy is called, “Runners on the Road.” Eight hand-carved figures move their legs as steel balls are shunted from one path to the other.
“Scatter Gather” Animated Toy
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.54
Donor: Mark Petersen
This hand-cranked animated toy is called, “Scatter Gather.” Turning the crank causes a series of heads on sticks to go out of alignment.
“The Gym” Animated Toy
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.68
Donor: Mark Petersen
This hand-cranked animated toy is called, “The Gym.” When the hand crank is turned, the hand-carved wooden figures perform different exercises.
“The Machine” Gear Demonstrator
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.60
Donor: Mark Petersen
The Machine” is a hand-cranked demonstration of various gear combinations.
“The Shoemaker” Animated Toy
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.8
Donor: Mark Petersen
This carved wooden shoemaker is animated by turning a hand crank.
“Where Milk Comes From” Animated Toy
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.69
Donor: Mark Petersen
This hand-cranked animated toy is called, “Where Milk Comes From.”
AHI Brand Electric Diecast Toy Machine Shop
Craftsman: AHI Brand
Contributor: Craig Libuse
A miniature diecast toy machine shop that runs on electricity. The box and original label are still in good condition.
Anti-Gravity Roller Toy
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.123
Donor: Mark Petersen
A small anti-gravity roller toy made by Birk.
Bing Toy Model Steam Engine
Craftsman: Gebruder Bing Nurnberg
Catalog #: 2014.38.1
Contributor: Craig Libuse
Live steam powers this single-cylinder vertical steam engine to spin a flywheel that could be used to run a belt to power other toy equipment.
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 #: 2014.34.5
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. 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.
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