Jigsaw Puzzle Set
1950s (manufactured)
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Many 20th-century puzzles were cut to suit the age and ability of children. These vary from a few large and easily manageable pieces to smaller and more numerous ones. This puzzle is one of a set of four that were used by children in a primary school from the 1950s to the 1980s. They have simple cut-out pieces that fit together. Each has wooden tray to hold the puzzle in place.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Machine-cut wood |
| Brief description | Set of four wooden puzzles in trays made in England in the 1950s |
| Physical description | Design: chromolithographs mounted on plywood and cut into non interlocking pieces; each is contained in a wooden and hardboard tray No. of Pieces: 24 each |
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| Credit line | Given by Thorpe Hall Primary School |
| Historical context | No. of Players: any Equipment required: Down by the Stream - children playing by water Out in a Boat - a pleasure craft and punts Mothers & Fathers - 3 children in garden A Picnic - family by the seaside |
| Summary | Many 20th-century puzzles were cut to suit the age and ability of children. These vary from a few large and easily manageable pieces to smaller and more numerous ones. This puzzle is one of a set of four that were used by children in a primary school from the 1950s to the 1980s. They have simple cut-out pieces that fit together. Each has wooden tray to hold the puzzle in place. |
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| Accession number | MISC.557:1 to 4-1984 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2000 |
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