Jigsaw puzzle
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, paper, cardboard, ink and tape
Measurements
50 mm (H); 270 mm (W); 210 mm (D)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150746
Summary
Jigsaw puzzle. A wooden 303 piece jigsaw puzzle titled 'Defender of the Empire', in a cardboard box and tied with tape.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Top of box: Z (logo)AG-ZAW / ROYAL / P(logo)ICTURE / (p)LAY / (p)UZZLE / USED BY ROYALTY [SO]CIETY & THE GREAT PUBLIC / DEFENDERS OF THE EMPIRE / Distributed to the Army and Navy / BY THE KINGS PUBLISHER / Raphael [ ... ]. Front side of box: This ZAG-ZAW puzzle [sold] exclusively in aid of the / PRINCE OF WALES NATIONAL RELIEF FUND Base of box: Simon & Phil Yorke / from "Aunt Lily" / August 1915. Bottom left of box lid: Circular logo