Jigsaw puzzle
Tower Press, A member of the Guiterman Group of Companies
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, cardboard and paper
Measurements
Each jigsaw piece - 50 mm (width); 43 mm (height), Box lid - 274 mm (length); 220 mm (width)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 667019
Summary
A wooden, thirty-four piece, jigsaw depicting Dick Whittington in blue tights, a white shirt and a red waistcoat with gold buttons. He is sitting centrally, stroking his black cat, with his hat and purple bundle on a stick to his left. Behind him to the right is a grey stone marked 'London 3 Miles' and to his left, the outline of grey buildings and spires. One piece is missing from the jigsaw puzzle. The picture is depicted on the lid of the box. Above the picture on the lid it reads 'My favourite Wooden Jigsaw - Dick Whittington'. This is repeated on one edge of the lid. The other side reads 'My Favourite Wooden Jigsaw'. On both ends it reads 'in this series Teddy Bears At Home, Dick Whittington, Toytown In Space, Farmyard Friends'. Also, 'Made on England by Tower Press, a member of the Guiterman Group of Companies No W4937'. Total number of items is 36.
Marks and inscriptions
On the piece on the right bottom corner: 'Made in England'
Makers and roles
Tower Press, A member of the Guiterman Group of Companies, maker