Its graphic design of Abraham Lincoln sold very well, until Lincoln grew his beard and rendered the likeness out-of-date. In 1860, Milton Bradley moved to Springfield, Massachusetts, and set up the state's first color lithography shop. Milton Bradley found success making board games. Since 1984, it has been a division of Hasbro.įurther information: Milton Bradley Foundation In 1920, it absorbed the game production of McLoughlin Brothers, formerly the largest game manufacturer in the United States. Milton Bradley Company or simply Milton Bradley ( MB) was an American board game manufacturer established by Milton Bradley in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1860. Purchased by Hasbro and reincorporated as Hasbro Gaming For other uses, see Milton Bradley (disambiguation).ġ860 161 years ago ( 1860) in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
