in the hayfields
Puzzle
1914 (published)
1914 (published)
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Design: chromolithograph mounted on wood and cut into non interlocking pieces which are in various shapes and sizes; original box covered with red paper
black printing on the lid
No. of Pieces: approximately 750
black printing on the lid
No. of Pieces: approximately 750
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Puzzle, 'In the Hayfields', Raphael Tuck & Sons. Ltd., chromolithograph mounted on wood, United Kingdom, 1914 |
| Physical description | Design: chromolithograph mounted on wood and cut into non interlocking pieces which are in various shapes and sizes; original box covered with red paper black printing on the lid No. of Pieces: approximately 750 |
| Object history | This particular example was very difficult to do because of the number of pieces. Generally no guide picture was supplied, but on the whole the size was much small, less than 200 pieces. The company acquired in 1914 Bacon's Reversible Zigsaw Puzzles, Zig-Zag Co and Zag-Zaw Puzzles. Picture signed Albt. Bowers |
| Historical context | No. of Players: any Equipment required: the shapes are in many cases recognizable such as an umbrella, the letter c, shoes, boots, etc. Rules: BOX LID:- INCOMPARABLY THE BEST, THE ORIGINAL BRITISH MADE TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW (REGISTERED). THE ROYAL PICTURE PUZZLE. A MOST FASCINATING RECREATION USED BY ROYALTY, SOCIETY AND THE GREAT PUBLIC The royal crest and trademark are in the design around the Z, an easel. Edge of Box:- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD LONDON. PRODUCED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PUZZLE (with original seals on the sides) *Inside lid is a Tuck's advertisement. BOX SIDE LABEL:- RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS ZAG-ZAW. THE ROYAL PICTURE PLAY PUZZLE. IN THE HAYFIELDS. B A BOWERS. ABOUT 750 PIECES. SIZE OF PICTURE 29X19. RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS, PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN. |
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| Accession number | MISC.42&A-1973 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2000 |
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