The contraband gymnast / published by Milton Bradley & Co., 1872.

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The contraband gymnast / published by Milton Bradley & Co., 1872.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122370885

Movable toy in a decorative envelope showing possible positions of a black gymnast dressed in a red, white, and blue suit. The item is accompanied by the original horizontal bar upon which he performs.

1 toy : col. ill.

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Milton Bradley & Co.

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Milton Bardley began making toys in 1860. He developed the idea for the Myriopticon around 1866 after viewing a German toy with moving parts. For this toy, Bradley drew the pictures and wrote the scripts himself. The myriopticon is considered the first item to capture the home viewing audience with a moving picture. From the description of Myriopticon : a historical panorama of the rebellion / published by Milton Bradley & Co., [ca. 1866-ca. 1868]. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat ...