Round the World with Nellie Bly
Creator: Milton Bradley CompanyDate/Date Range: 1920
Language: EnglishType: GamesMaterial Type: PaperDimensions: Cover 42 x 41.5 cm; board 41.5 x 41.2 cm
Physical Description: 1 game: (1 board) cardboard, color illustrations. Game is missing spinner and playing pieces. Cover and board only.
Historical Context: Nellie Bly was the pen name of journalist Elizabeth Cochran, who made a groundbreaking trip in less than 80 days. Game about traveling the globe. Includes instructions. Each space on the board is a day of the journey. This game was originally published in the January 26, 1890 edition of The New York World, subsequently published in 1890 by McLoughlin Bros. Milton Bradley Co. purchased rights to McLoughlin Bros. games in 1920.
See Also: Game of Round the World with Nellie BlyOCLC: 697528599
Accession Number: OS-1890-41
Donor: OsherSubjects: Travel