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His Majesty the King and TRH Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose

Jigsaw Puzzle
1938 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Many 20th-century puzzles were cut to suit the age and ability of children. These vary from a few large and easily manageable pieces to smaller and more numerous ones. This puzzle shows the continuing interest in the British Royal Family. King George VI (ruled 1936–52) is shown with his two daughters riding ponies in Windsor Park in April 1938. A popular way to produce jigsaws was to use a photograph of well-known places or people.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHis Majesty the King and TRH Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed card
Brief description
Boxed card jigsaw puzzle, His Majesty the King and TRH Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose, made in England by the Chad Valley Company in 1938
Physical description
Design: photograph mounted on plywood and cut into interlocking pieces
No. of Pieces: ?
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.2cm
  • Width: 18.4cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Miss H. G. Marston
Historical context
Equipment required: the three are shown riding ponies in Windsor Park, April 1938
Summary
Many 20th-century puzzles were cut to suit the age and ability of children. These vary from a few large and easily manageable pieces to smaller and more numerous ones. This puzzle shows the continuing interest in the British Royal Family. King George VI (ruled 1936–52) is shown with his two daughters riding ponies in Windsor Park in April 1938. A popular way to produce jigsaws was to use a photograph of well-known places or people.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.72-1976

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Record createdMarch 5, 2000
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