Jigsaw Puzzle
1980s (manufactured)
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The jigsaw puzzle has been one of the most consistently popular toys for more than two hundred years and played with by both children and adults. The jigsaw puzzles that we know today were not created until the introduction in the 1870s of the jigsaw itself, a machine with which an irregular pattern could be cut. Puzzle pieces would have come with a box, usually with a guide picture on the lid.
This puzzle however, is slightly more simple as it only contains six large pieces. They are not in the traditional jigsaw shape and connect by fitting the curves of the cut together. The picture on the front is a photograph, perhaps of someone the maker knew. Today, it is easy to have your own digital images made into puzzles by uploading them to websites which will produce it for you.
This puzzle however, is slightly more simple as it only contains six large pieces. They are not in the traditional jigsaw shape and connect by fitting the curves of the cut together. The picture on the front is a photograph, perhaps of someone the maker knew. Today, it is easy to have your own digital images made into puzzles by uploading them to websites which will produce it for you.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wood |
| Brief description | A jigsaw puzzle of a picture of a young boy, made by Marray Enterprises in London |
| Physical description | The base of the puzzle board can be seen around the edge when the completed puzzle is in it. It has curved edges and is unpainted wood. The puzzle itself is divided into six large pieces which fit together by matching the picture and the curved lines. The pictures if of a young boy sitting in a classroom surrounded by computers. The writing on the computer 'Greenfell Sch., Myrdle St, London, E1' shows that it is a school in East London. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Do not put the jigsaws / in water / Marray Enterprises / 20C Tower Workshops / Riley Road / London / SE1 3DG / 01-252-3246' |
| Credit line | Given by Ann Garrett |
| Object history | This game was given to the museum along with other games by Ann Garret in 2009. They belonged to Bob Dixon, the well known poet, author and peace activist. He was born on 29th November 1931 and died on the 4th October 2008. Publications by him included 'Catching Them Young', 'Now Read On', 'Agitpoems', 'Playing Them False', 'More Agitation', 'Make Capitalism History' and 'The Wrong'. |
| Summary | The jigsaw puzzle has been one of the most consistently popular toys for more than two hundred years and played with by both children and adults. The jigsaw puzzles that we know today were not created until the introduction in the 1870s of the jigsaw itself, a machine with which an irregular pattern could be cut. Puzzle pieces would have come with a box, usually with a guide picture on the lid. This puzzle however, is slightly more simple as it only contains six large pieces. They are not in the traditional jigsaw shape and connect by fitting the curves of the cut together. The picture on the front is a photograph, perhaps of someone the maker knew. Today, it is easy to have your own digital images made into puzzles by uploading them to websites which will produce it for you. |
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| Accession number | B.137:1, 2-2009 |
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| Record created | February 9, 2010 |
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