The Gilbert Electric Eye was a toy kit released in 1937 by the Gilbert Company. The kit contained a wire wound selenium photoconductive cell, a battery, a light bulb, and other components. The user could assemble the kit to create a simple circuit that would turn on the light bulb when exposed to light. The kit contained a wire wound selenium photo conductive cell.
Company | Gilbert |
Year | 1937 |
Cell Type | Selenium, Toy |
Location | MOSE |
Part No. | Electric Eye Kit |
Primary Use | Consumer, |
Materials | Cardboard, Bakelite, Steel, Copper, Glass |
Size | 26x46x7 cm |
Weight | 1.52 kg |
Acquisition | Purchased |