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Gilbert Thatcher Tin Can Toy

Gilbert Thatcher Tin Can Toy was a DIY type construction system. Presumably one could make items out of old tin cans. It was made in the USA by the A.C Gilbert Co. in around 1919.


Manufacturer / Distributor

A.C Gilbert Co., New Haven, Connecticut, USA


Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for GILBERT THATCHER TIN CAN TOY (Ref:GTT)

Maker
Gilbert Erector
System Type
DIY type
Country
USA
Dates
known in 1919
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Comments
Ebay set seen contains various Tools, and a booklet © 1920 entitled Gilbert Tin Can Toy Making.

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