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Jigsaw

1997 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
PMS International Ltd (manufacturer)
Place of origin
Hong Kong (manufactured)

The Spice Girls brought Girl Power to the 1990's. The manufactured girl band signed to Virgin Records in 1995. Their first single 'Wannabe' was released in July 1996, it was an instant hit and made the girls famous all over the world. During there time together the band achieved seven number 1 UK hits. The Spice Girls marketing strategy was aimed at young children under 10, and had a huge influence on the play ground.

Object details

Object type
Jigsaw
Materials and techniques
Card
Brief description
Boxed 500 piece jigsaw puzzle dipicting a photograph of the Spice Girls, a popular girl band in the 1990's. Made in Hong Kong by PMS International in 1997.
Physical description
Boxed 500 piece jigsaw puzzle depicting the Spice Girls made in Hong Kong for PMS International in 1997.
Dimensions
  • Length: 29.5cm
  • Depth: 4.5cm
  • Height: 20.3cm
Credit line
Given by Catherine Howell
Summary
The Spice Girls brought Girl Power to the 1990's. The manufactured girl band signed to Virgin Records in 1995. Their first single 'Wannabe' was released in July 1996, it was an instant hit and made the girls famous all over the world. During there time together the band achieved seven number 1 UK hits. The Spice Girls marketing strategy was aimed at young children under 10, and had a huge influence on the play ground.
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.15-2003

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Record createdOctober 24, 2003
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O84917/jigsaw-pms-international-ltd/
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