Jigsaw puzzle
G. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and paper
Measurements
Box - 210 mm (length); 45 mm (width); 28 mm (height), Jigsaw - 176 mm (length); 109 mm (width)
Place of origin
Boscombe, Bournemouth
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659076
Summary
A wooden jigsaw puzzle, in its original box, of a Union Castle Liner (a 'Victory' puzzle from the Topical Series by G.J.Hayter). The completed jigsaw is small enough to fit inside the box. The picture shows a large white ship with red and black funnels, at sea, with a much smaller, darker vessel to the left. The box base is cardboard whose sides are covered in white glossy paper. The lid is covered in white and red crackle-patterned paper, with the picture of the completed jigsaw covering most of the top. There is a small hole in the lid. Total number of items is 44.
Marks and inscriptions
On the box lid label: 'VICTORY'(REGD) JIG-SAW PUZZLE/ (IN PLYWOOD)/ of a Union-Castle Liner' On the box lid label: 'SERIES 'VICTORY' JIG-SAW PUZZLE PRICE/ NO. REGD. Topical Series/ T.P.O. ABOUT 45 WOOD PIECES/ MADE IN ENGLAND by G.J.HAYTER and CO. LTD. BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH'
Makers and roles
G. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd, maker