Bradley's games
Milton Bradley Company • Milton Bradley Company, Springfield, Mass.
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- Milton Bradley Company
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- Milton Bradley Company, Springfield, Mass.
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- Board games--Catalogs · Games--Catalogs · Trade catalogs--Board games · Trade catalogs--Games.
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Bradley's Games was produced by the Milton Bradley Company during the late 19th century as part of an expanding catalog of educational and parlor entertainment designed for the American middle-class home. These sets were conceptualized to bridge the gap between rigorous moral instruction and leisure time, reflecting the company founder's commitment to the 'Kindergarten' movement and the belief that play could foster intellectual development.
The design of these collections typically featured lithographed boxes and game boards that leaned into the Victorian aesthetic of vibrant colors and didactic illustrations. Created under the direction of Milton Bradley, who sought to standardize quality in an unregulated toy market, these games were well-received as a wholesome alternative to the gambling-associated parlor games of the era and helped establish the company as a cornerstone of the American board game industry.
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