Erector Collection

Step into the world of mechanical marvels and engineering wonders with a peek into the past

Erector Collection: New theatre, erector for the exhibition of the Cyclorama at the Colosseum, London (engraving)

New theatre, erector for the exhibition of the Cyclorama at the Colosseum, London (engraving)
586558 New theatre, erector for the exhibition of the Cyclorama at the Colosseum, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New theatre)

Erector Set Date: 1915

Erector Collection: MECHANICAL TOY, c1924. A boy playing with mechanical toy. Photograph by Lewis Hine

MECHANICAL TOY, c1924. A boy playing with mechanical toy. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c1924

Erector Collection: An Atlas ICBM is raised into the firing position

An Atlas ICBM is raised into the firing position by an erector-launcher mechanism at the Convair plant at San Diego, California. June 1959. Date: 1959

Erector Collection: A boy playing with mechanical toy. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c1924

A boy playing with mechanical toy. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c1924
MECHANICAL TOY, c1924. A boy playing with mechanical toy. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c1924

Erector Collection: ERECTOR SET ADVERTISEMENT. American advertisement for the Erector Set toy construction kit

ERECTOR SET ADVERTISEMENT. American advertisement for the Erector Set toy construction kit, early 20th century

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Step into the world of mechanical marvels and engineering wonders with a peek into the past. From the New Theatre's erector for the exhibition of the Cyclorama at the Colosseum, London (engraving, 1886), to the Erector Set's inception in 1915, discover the joy of constructing intricate mechanical toys. Witness a young boy's fascination with a MECHANICAL TOY, as captured in a photograph by Lewis Hine in 1924. Fast forward to the Cold War era, where the mighty Atlas ICBM is raised into its firing position, a mechanical spectacle of a different scale. The German V-2 rocket's launch preparation, with the erector at work, C016 / 2703, showcases the power and precision of these mechanical wonders. And let us not forget the iconic Erector Set advertisement from the early 20th century, igniting the imagination of generations of builders and innovators. Embrace the spirit of creation and exploration as we delve into the captivating history of erectors – the mechanical toys that brought the magic of engineering to life.