Images(2)

Set, Train

Object number2016.20.40 a-e

Manufacturer A. C. Gilbert Company

Datec. 1949

MediumMetal; Paint; Plastic; Paper; Ink; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Sigo Falk

DescriptionToy train set tool shed accessory with original box.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a,b together): 5.5 × 7 × 5.438 in. (14 × 17.8 × 13.8 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 5.125 × 6.125 × 4.375 in. (13 × 15.6 × 11.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 2 × 6.125 × 4.375 in. (5.1 × 15.6 × 11.1 cm)
Height x Width (c): 6.25 × 2.75 in. (15.9 × 7 cm)
Height x Width x Length (d-e together): 5.625 × 6 × 7.5 in. (14.3 × 15.2 × 19.1 cm)
Height x Width x Length (d): 5.563 × 6.625 × 7.75 in. (14.1 × 16.8 × 19.7 cm)
Height x Width x Length (e): 5.563 × 5.875 × 7.5 in. (14.1 × 14.9 × 19.1 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Text on front of white building is red and inside red box. Reads "TOOL SHED".

Marks(a)
Sticker attached to the base has a yellow outline and a blue interior. At top in red it says "AMERICAN FLYER" followed by two thin yellow lines with "MID BY" in center. Large yellow "THE A. C. GILBERT CO." and smaller "NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." underneath.

(c)
In black text, "INSPECTOR'S VOUCHER / Date / Packed By / Inspected by / Set No. / Appliance No. / Date Purchased / Purchased of / Address / Your name / Street / City / State / If this set or appliance is being returned / for any reason, please enclose this slip and / state below reason for returning or / complaint. / THE A. C. GILBERT COMPANY / New Haven, Conn / Made in U.S.A Printed in U.S.A. Form M2236"

(d)
Sticker with red background has a large badge shaped image in center. White badge with red text. Red text at top in script is "American Flyer Trains". Print underneath is "No. 585 / Tool / Shed / The A. C. Gilbert Co., New Haven, Conn. / AA2058 Made in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.".

(e)
Text stamped on bottom side is "B-830 B".
Historical NotesSigo Falk's childhood toy train set.

Previous owner Sigo Falk

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