Manufacturer Milton Bradley (American, 1860 – 2009)

Box of crayons

ca. 1940

Place madeUnited States

Printed paper

Overall: 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 3/8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 x 1 cm)

Gift of Ivan C. & Marilynn Gelfman Karp

2010.26.87

DescriptionRectangular crayon box printed with yellow and blue ink. Text on front panel reads: "8008/ Eight Colors / Milton Bradley / Crayrite/ Trade Mark / Round / Certified / School Crayons/ Made in U.S.A / Milton Bradley Company / Springfield Massachusetts". Text on back panel reads: "Eight Colors / Crayrite / Trade Mark / Round / Name / Grade / School / Quality Products Since 1860 / For Best in CRAYONS / It's MILTON BRADLEY". Text on side panels reads: "For Best in CRAYONS It's MILTON BRADLEY" Box contains 8 lightly used crayons; each Crayon is wrapped in paper, reading: "MILTON BRADLEY / Crayrite / Trade Mark Made in USA". Followed by the individual color listing.

ClassificationsTOYS