Vintage Milton Bradley Tillicum Toys

The Tillicum Toys Ocean Travel Set you have is a charming and relatively rare vintage toy made by Milton Bradley, most likely in the late 1940s to early 1950s.

• Line: Tillicum Toys – marketed as "Little Boats for Little Folks"

• Name Meaning: “Tillicum” is a Chinook Jargon word meaning "people" or "friends," a nod to Pacific Northwest coastal culture, which the maritime theme fits nicely.

• Era: Post-WWII, most likely 1947–1953

• Materials: Painted wood pieces with printed cardboard backdrops; these toys were simple, colorful, and designed for imaginative play in water (tub or floor).

• Purpose: Encouraged storytelling and creativity, part of the mid-century educational toy movement focused on “learning through play.”

• • Complete and in excellent visual condition

  • Includes original box

  • Shows minimal wear and bright colors