'Eslick's Patent Dissected Map of North America'.
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard
Measurements
10 mm (H)225 mm (Length)190 mm (W)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150771
Summary
Jigsaw puzzle. A boxed jigsaw map 'Eslick's Patent Dissected Map of North America'. 'Designed expressly to impress upon the minds of children the exact shape and position of each country'.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
Front of box: ESLICK'S PATENT / DISSECTED MAP. / NORTH AMERICA / DESIGNED EXPRESSLY TO / IMPRESS UPON THE MINDS OF CHILDREN / THE EXACT SHAPE AND POSITION OF EACH / COUNTRY / PROTECTED BY / HER MAJESTY'S / ROYAL LETTERS / PATENT No. 4522 / SOLE MANUFACTURERS, / PHILIP SON & NEPHEW, / LONDON: 32 FLEET, / LIVERPOOL: ATLAS BUILDINGS / SOUTH CASTLE STREET