Dissected puzzle
W. and A. K. Johnson Ltd.
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and paper
Measurements
Box – 267 mm (length); 195 mm (width); 52 mm (height), Lid - 250 mm (length); 187 mm (width)
Place of origin
Scotland
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662859
Summary
A dissected puzzle depicting a map of Europe made up of 56 pieces. It is made of wood with the picture printed on paper and glued on. The border pieces interlock, as do many of the others, but as they are cut to the shape of the countries, many do not. The puzzle is quite stained, and the accompanying paper map is slightly torn and stained around the edges. The box is made of varnished wood, and has a sliding lid, on which is stuck a label which reads 'Superior Dissected Maps World' and shows two children doing a similar puzzle. Between the words 'Superior' and 'Dissected' is a picture of a peacock, with 'Toys to Teach' written on a scroll at its feet. The outside base of the box is covered in green paper. Inside the box there is a folded picture of the map which is torn in two pieces. Total number of items is 60.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr Lawrence Bray in October 1978.
Marks and inscriptions
Lid of box: SUPERIOR DISSECTED/ TOYS TO TEACH/ MAPS/ World
Makers and roles
W. and A. K. Johnson Ltd. , engraver and publisher