Electric Mercury 78A Model Outboard Motor
Craftsman: K&O
Catalog #: 2013.49.1
Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow
These realistic electric outboard motors are from the 1950s and 1960s. Originally relatively inexpensive, they are now highly collectible and expensive if you can find one.
Electric Motor Driven Water Pump
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.39b
Donor: Mark Petersen
A miniature water pump driven by an electric motor via a pulley.
Electroformed Copper Indycar Body
Craftsman: Michael Dunlap
Catalog #: 2008.5.4
Donor: Michael Dunlap
This 1/12 scale unpolished copper electroformed body was modeled after the Penske Dallara Indycar, which won the 2002 Indy 500.
Elgin Cutlass Knife Pistol
Craftsman: Bob Urso
Catalog #: 2013.3.7
Contributor: Bob McGinnis
This miniature Elgin cutlass knife pistol is a 2mm Pinfire.
Elgin Navy Cutlass Pistol Replica
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.66
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this replica of an Elgin Navy cutlass pistol.
ELJO Single-Cylinder Model Marine Engine
Craftsman: Unknown
Knapp Collection #: 209
Catalog #: 2011.27.16
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 15cc single-cylinder, water-cooled model boat engine is an OHV (overhead valve) 4-stroke designed to burn gasoline on a magneto spark ignition.
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.
Elto Cub 1/3-Scale Outboard Boat Motor
Craftsman: Ted Maciag
Knapp Collection #: 268
Catalog #: 2011.27.38
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This 1/3 scale model Elto Cub outboard boat motor is a single-cylinder, water-cooled 2-cycle with a bore of about .375″ and stroke of about .330″.
Elto Pal Outboard Boat Motor
Craftsman: Evinrude Light Twin Outboard Co.
Knapp Collection #: 292
Catalog #: 2011.27.42
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This single-cylinder water-cooled motor is only 22″-tall, weighs about 14 pounds, and produces about 1 HP.
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.
Erickson FE200 (MCC) Prototype Engine
Craftsman: Erickson Motors
Knapp Collection #: 117
Catalog #: 2009.9.19
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Erickson FE200 (MCC) prototype migrating combustion chamber engine was manufactured by Erickson Motors. The engine is 9”-long, 8”-wide, and 7”-high.
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