Photos and photographic reproductions

Gilbert Erector Sets
Memorabilia Lot 1

Erector Sets were invented by A. C. Gilbert in 1911 and were manufactured by Gilbert from 1913 until 1967. Please see our other photos of Erector Sets and other early toys. Check out all our items!

(clockwise)
1. (upper left)  Early 1950s magazine ad.
2. (upper right)  Photo of a small set.
3. (lower right)  Suggested projects insert that came with smaller sets.
4. (lower left)  Photo of a large set with electric motor.

You will receive four 5-inch by 7-inch prints, one of each shown, that will ship the next business day after you pay, unless you request to substitute digital images on a CD. (See "CD option" below.) Your request must be made in eBay on the same day that you pay for this item. Larger prints are available, sold separately. (See "Larger prints available" below.)

For best color and clarity, these prints were made in a photo lab. We took great care to preserve the sharpness and old look while removing scratches, spots, and other damage that would make them less viewable. 

Why buy these photos:  These prints would be good conversation starters in a restaurant, waiting room, lobby, office, antiques store, toy store, library, or museum. They could also be a gift for a collector, history buff, or someone who is nostalgic about the 1950s and 1960s. They can be resold in a store (see "Wholesale lots" below). Our photos can be used in school reports, presentations, and displays.

Larger prints available, sold separately:  Do not buy this item if you need larger print(s). You will need to purchase a different eBay item instead. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to request information such as price or how to order. Refer to the photo numbers to specify your choice(s). 

8x10 (a standard photo frame size)

8x12 (not a standard size)
     Suitable for numbers 1 and 3. 

Finish:  These prints have a luster finish that reduces glare. Glossy is available, listed separately. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to ask how to purchase glossy finish.

Border:  These prints have a minimum border. This means that there may be some white edges (less than 1/4 inch wide) outside the images so that you can display the maximum amount of the images in typical display devices that hide the edges of the prints.

Quality:  We select the highest-quality images we can find and carefully restore and improve them. Old photos do not meet today’s high standards due to the limitations of the materials and methods available in those days, and due to aging and damage. But we improve them as much as we can while preserving an old look. Then we process them using modern archival methods so they can be affordable and last for many years.

CD option:  You can request to substitute a CD instead of prints. The CD will contain more than one version of some of these images, including cropped close-ups. It also includes additional related images not shown here. If we had additional information about an image, we included a text file as well. All of the images on the CD are optimized for digital presentations, websites, social media, and e-mail. The images do not exceed 1200 pixels in the longest dimension, and thus may not fill the screen when used for high definition displays. You must request to substitute the CD in eBay on the same day that you pay for this item. The CD and images shall not be printed nor reproduced for sale nor distribution.

Packaging:  We ship 5x7 prints and CDs flat with stiff boards to prevent folding, in sturdy envelopes. 

Shipping time:  Your prints or CD will ship the next business day after we receive your payment. If you purchase additional eBay items from quaintcards to ship together, an extra day may be required. The time required by the postal services to deliver your package depends on shipping method, Customs requirements, weather, holidays, and other factors beyond our control.

Shipping cost:  This item is sold with packaging materials and handling included in the price. Domestic postage is also included. For destinations outside the U.S.A., buyer pays actual postage.

Price reductions!  We occasionally mark down many of our popular items for a few days. We are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for looking.