Jigsaw puzzle
G. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood.
Measurements
352 mm (width); 254 mm (height); 14 mm (depth)
Place of origin
Boscombe
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 661885
Summary
A jigsaw puzzle consisting of 16 large, wooden pieces depicting two kittens in a brown, wicker basket with a ball of pink wool. One kitten is white and the other is brown and white and each has a pink ribbon round its neck. The jigsaw fits 'in relief' into a wooden base coloured to represent a room. The outside edge of the wooden base is painted red. One piece of the jigsaw is missing (brown and white kitten's tail). Total number of items is 17.
Marks and inscriptions
Back of the base: 'VICTORY/ TRADE MARK/ Made in England by/ G.J.HAYTER [ampersnad] CO.LTD.BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH'
Makers and roles
G. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd, maker