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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Four way blocks

Puzzle
1966 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Six long rectangular blocks of solid wood. Each side bears part of the set of four different designs; one in orange, one in blue, one in green and one in black. The four pictures make up four animals: a blue horse, an orange cat, a black elephant and a green snake. The toy is contained in cellophane and card packaginbg labelled 'four-way blocks'.

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Four Way Blocks Puzzle
  • Puzzle Toy
TitleFour way blocks (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
wood, paiting
Brief description
Four Way Blocks, wooden puzzle designed by Fredun Shapur for Naef Spielzeug, Switzerland, 1966
Physical description
Six long rectangular blocks of solid wood. Each side bears part of the set of four different designs; one in orange, one in blue, one in green and one in black. The four pictures make up four animals: a blue horse, an orange cat, a black elephant and a green snake. The toy is contained in cellophane and card packaginbg labelled 'four-way blocks'.
Dimensions
  • Package and full puzzle side volume/capacity: 21cm
Style
Collection
Accession number
MISC.253-1988

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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