#241

Early American Boxed Game "Panorama of the Visit of Santa Claus"
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8" (20 cm.) x 5 1/2". A firm-sided box with marbled finish lid that is decorated with engravings of children at play (including a little girl with doll) has title "Panorama of The Visit of Santa Claus to the Happy Children",by Milton Bradley of Springfield,Mass. Inside is a stage-like construction that features a rolled scroll of engravings of children at play. An original advertisement is included which details the exhibition of art that originally accompanied the game presentation. Fair condition of box and roll mechanism,scroll engravings are very good with fresh colors. A very rare presentation,penciled on the interior lid "Walter A. Fisher,A Christmas gift from his mother". From the earliest period of the legendary game company,circa 1860s.