American fire department : a sectional picture toy, 1882.

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American fire department : a sectional picture toy, 1882.

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With chromolithographed illustration of firemen in action on its cover, this puzzle-like toy consists of 54 cards measuring 17.5 x 3.75 cm. on which are pictured "a complete modern American Fire Department, consisting of Steamer, Horse Carriage, Chemical Engine, Insurance Patrol Team, and Hook and Ladder Truck, on the run to a fire."

1 game (54 cards in wooden box) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.

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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 ...