Not on display

This object consists of 3 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

wallis's key to the old testament

Puzzle
1792 (published)
Place of origin

Design: hand coloured engravings mounted on wood and cut into non interlocking pieces
No. of Pieces: 29, one missing

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Jigsaw Puzzle
Titlewallis's key to the old testament (manufacturer's title)
Physical description
Design: hand coloured engravings mounted on wood and cut into non interlocking pieces
No. of Pieces: 29, one missing
DimensionsSize: 11in x 7 1/8in; 4½in x 6¼in x 1 3/8in
Object history
written on box in ink `H E manas'.
John Wallis was at the address from 1778 to 1805.

see also E.1823-1954
Historical context
No. of Players: any
Equipment required: puzzle showing medallion portraits of Old Testament characters and prophets with titles of biblical books and numbers of chapters
original wooden box with sliding lid and engraved label
booklet entitled A Brief Account of All the Books of the Old Testament, published London, 1792.
Production
john wallis, 16, ludgate street, london
Collection
Accession number
E.1820-1954

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Record createdMarch 5, 2000
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