A. C. Gilbert, The Man Gilbert inspired generations of engineers and inventors. Thousands collect his toys, his trains, his memorabilia. But the number of his products and the diversity of collectors have not made it easy to tell his story. These sources may help.

An Overview

In Print
The Man who Lives in Paradise, A.C. Gilbert with Marshall McClintock
The Man who Changed How Boys and Toys were Made, Bruce Watson

Reference: A.C. Gilbert’s Heritage edited Donald Heimberger

The Man: a portfolio
          Gilbert pioneered the idea of branding. And he was his own
          brand: he was the company voice. His signature and image are           American icons.

The Patents: a portfolio
          Gilbert's name appears on 152 patents. Some reflect his
          personal work. Most recognize the contributions of his co-
          workers.

Collections

Frank Hornby: The Boy Who Made $1,000,000 With A Toy BY M. P.           GOULD. A story about Frank Hornby, the Inventor of Meccano.