Jigsaw puzzle
G. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard, wood and paper
Measurements
Jigsaw - 278 mm (width); 350 mm (height), Box - 233 mm (width); 284 mm (height)
Place of origin
Boscombe
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 666956
Summary
A jigsaw puzzle entitled 'News of the Regiment', made of wood covered with a coloured printed paper. The jigsaw depicts three Chelsea Pensioners wearing red coats and medals. They are in a room studying a newspaper article. In the background is a log fire. There are glasses of beer on the table. The original box has a colour printed illustration of the jigsaw on the lid. The original image was painted by A L Grace. Total number of items is 254.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Ms Tessa Cozens in September 1985.
Marks and inscriptions
On the lid of the box: 'A/ 'VICTORY' REGD./ PLYWOOD/ JIG-SAW PUZZLE/MADE IN ENGLAND/V.2472 NEWS OF THE REGIMENT Printed in England'
Makers and roles
G. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd, maker