The Lord Mayor's Show
Dissected Puzzle
ca. 1820 (published)
ca. 1820 (published)
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Dissected puzzles were the forerunners of jigsaws. They often portray interesting events. Processions like this one are shown in tiers, usually three or four, to give an impression of a long line. The Lord Mayor's show is still traditionally held in November in the City of London. The water barges, however, no longer feature as part of the procession.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 24 parts.
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| Title | The Lord Mayor's Show (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Hand-coloured engraving on wood |
| Brief description | Hand coloured dissected puzzle made in England in about 1820 |
| Physical description | Design: hand coloured engraving mounted on wood; wooden box with sling lid and engraved pictorial label No. of Pieces: 27, 2 missing; some damaged |
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| Historical context | No. of Players: any Equipment required: scene is divided into 4 registers showing a procession from the Lord Mayor's show, traditionally held in November. |
| Summary | Dissected puzzles were the forerunners of jigsaws. They often portray interesting events. Processions like this one are shown in tiers, usually three or four, to give an impression of a long line. The Lord Mayor's show is still traditionally held in November in the City of London. The water barges, however, no longer feature as part of the procession. |
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| Accession number | E.1825-1954 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2000 |
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