Public Collections of A.C. Gilbert Company Products & Materials

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Courtesy of the Museum of Radio & Technology, Huntington, WV.

Gilbert display, courtesy of the Museum of Radio & Technology, Huntington, WV.

February 24, 2022 – The A.C. Gilbert Heritage Society has released the Fifth Edition of the 81-page report, Public Collections of AC Gilbert Company Products & Materials (9.6 MB PDF). This report lists the contents of several museum collections from across the country, listing either a comprehensive inventory supplied by the museum’s curator, itemized searches of the museum’s published online collections, or general collection information where no current inventory is available. Because of the breadth of this endeavor, we expect to publish revised editions of this report in the future. The Fifth Edition documents the collections of the following public museums and institutions:

  • National Building Museum (Washington, DC)
  • Smithsonian Institution | National Museum of American History (Washington, DC)
  • The Strong National Museum of Play (Rochester, NY)
  • Gilbert House Children’s Museum (Salem, OR)
  • Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop (Hamden, CT)
  • New Haven Museum (New Haven, CT) – 24 Gilbert items added July 22, 2018
  • Yale University | Orbis Holdings (New Haven, CT) – Updated February 24, 2022
  • Museum of Radio & Technology (Huntington, WV) – Gilbert inventory added February 20, 2019
  • Science History Institute (Philadelphia, PA) – Updated February 24, 2022
  • The Museum of American Heritage (Palo Alto, CA) – no current inventory available
  • Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (Indianapolis, IN) – no current inventory available
  • The Shelburne Museum (Shelburne, VT) – no current inventory available
  • National Toy Train Museum (Strasburg, PA) – no current inventory available
  • National New York Central Railroad Museum (Elkhart, IN) – no current inventory available

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3 thoughts on “Public Collections of A.C. Gilbert Company Products & Materials”

  1. I have been in search for the American Flyer “Gilbert Toys” railroad car. I think it was a special edition or possibly anniversary issue but i want it. Anyone know where i might be able to find it other than looking on eBay? Also if you know the going price for it would be good so i don’t over pay 🙂

    1. Hello Adam. I do have that train car and in the original box. I’ll send you a picture in email. If it is the one you’re after, let me know. Also, I plan to sell my entire ACG collection at a very affordable cost. Interested? Know anyone who might be?
      Larry Worley

  2. Dave Blood has passed away today. He was a GIANT in our ACGHS: National President, Midwest Region President, Convention Host, Lifetime Award Winner, and finest known collection of Erector Sets! Please keep him in your prayers– Ken Weinig

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