Jigsaw puzzle
Abbatt Toys
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1970 - circa 1980
Materials
Wood
Measurements
Jigsaw - 171 mm (width); 212 mm (height); 3 mm (depth), Wallet - 185 mm (width); 225 mm (height)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664671
Summary
A colour printed, fifteen piece, wooden jigsaw puzzle of Topsy and Tim and a green and yellow dinosaur-like monster ('Topsy and Tim meet the Monster'). Topsy, wearing a pink jumper and matching trousers, rides on the back of the monster. Tim, wearing a blue jumper and matching trousers, stands on the ground feeding the monster a leafy twig. The jigsaw is in its original transparent plastic wallet with its manufacturer's label. Printed on the front of the cardboard label is 'Made in England Ref 8006/237 Abbatt toys. Topsy and Tim Meet the Monster. Designed by Jean and Gareth Adamson' with, on the reverse, 'Topsy and Tim Meet The Monster. A new series of interesting wooden jigsaws, each one based on one of the popular Topsy and Tim book titles published by Blackie and Son Limited. Size 63/4' x 81/4' (172 x 210mm)// Other Titles In This Range. Choose a Puppy....8006/245 Picnic....8006/253 On the Farm....8006/261.'
Makers and roles
Abbatt Toys , maker