Candy Land 2

 

Happy Thursday!

Today is Candyland, part 2.  I do have fond memories of playing the game with my brother.  But my person of the week is a big part of Candy Land's history.

Candy Land was invented by Eleanor Abbott.  Eleanor was a retired school teacher and a victim of polio.  While in the hospital ward,  she was surrounded by children who also had the disease.

 Eleanor invented the game for the children with polio.  The children in the hospital tested the game for her and apparently loved it.  It was sold to Milton Bradley in 1948 and the following year, the game was marketed.

It was an amazing success,  even out-selling the Uncle Wiggly game which had been Milton Bradley's most popular product.

The original board even featured a boy in a leg brace (see above).  Most of us remember kids or adults with polio who had to wear that kind of brace.

And Eleanor?  Well she is my person of the week because she donated all her royalties from the game to charities that focused on helping children in need. 

Way to go Eleanor!

Tomorrow is Flower Friday, if you have any photos to share, please email me at allentownquilter@gmail.com!

Have a safe and happy day!