Original box for jigsaw puzzle
Walt Disney - Mickey Mouse Ltd.
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard
Measurements
206 mm (width); 130 mm (height); 28 mm (depth)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659343
Summary
Empty rectangular cardboard box for a 200 piece Walt Disney Snow-White jigsaw puzzle. The title, prefaced by 'The Welcom' is printed in yellow ink and further information about the number of pieces and manufacturer is printed in white and red. The price '6d' is in a circular logo. Snow-White is illustrated holding a pasted on black and white picture of the jigsaw '4. SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME'. The Seven Dwarfs are illustrated on the top and bottom edge. A pink rabbit is next to the title on the sides. The bottom of the jigsaw box is the same as the top except Snow-White is holding a square with information about other jigsaws in the range. Inside the box is a plastic potato bag.
Marks and inscriptions
Front or back of box: The 'Welcom', WALT DISNEY'S / Snow-White / and the Seven Dwarfs / JIGSAW PUZZLE Front or back of box: Made in England by / WILLIAM ELLIS and CO LTD / LONDON
Makers and roles
Walt Disney - Mickey Mouse Ltd., creator William Ellis and Co Ltd, maker