The Figure-it-Out English Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaw Puzzle
1920s (manufactured)
1920s (manufactured)
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This is an unconventional jigsaw and unusual for its time. It is a shaped puzzle with straight borders. The shape appears as the puzzle is completed and none of the pieces interlocks. This makes it quite unstable and very difficult to put together. It was probably designed for adults rather than children, because it was marketed as the ‘Figure-it-Out’ puzzle. The picture gives the impression that the couple are dancing. In fact, they are leaving their wedding and are being showered with confetti.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | The Figure-it-Out English Jigsaw Puzzle (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Chromolithographed paper on wood |
| Brief description | Wooden jigsaw, Bride and Groom, made in England in the 1920s |
| Physical description | Design: chromolithograph mounted on wood, and cut into semi interlocking pieces No. of Pieces: 175, 2 pieces missing |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs C. A. Stallard |
| Object history | The puzzle has been shaped to follow the outline of the figures and the whole is cut out completely Slip of paper printed by the company gives the number 175 and written in pen PEACHES GAMES & PUZZLES, CGG 1991 |
| Historical context | No. of Players: any Equipment required: puzzle forms a picture of a bride and groom apparantly dancing but actually departing and covered with confetti original card box |
| Summary | This is an unconventional jigsaw and unusual for its time. It is a shaped puzzle with straight borders. The shape appears as the puzzle is completed and none of the pieces interlocks. This makes it quite unstable and very difficult to put together. It was probably designed for adults rather than children, because it was marketed as the ‘Figure-it-Out’ puzzle. The picture gives the impression that the couple are dancing. In fact, they are leaving their wedding and are being showered with confetti. |
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| Accession number | MISC.236&A-1983 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2000 |
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