Jigsaw puzzle
G. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
1982
Materials
Cardboard, wood and paper
Measurements
Jigsaw - 225 mm (length); 175 mm (width), Box - 255 mm (length); 205 mm (width)
Place of origin
Bournemouth
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 667041
Summary
A thirty piece wooden jigsaw puzzle contained in its original box. The box lid has a colour printed illustration of the jigsaw showing rabbits wearing clothes. One is on a swing, two are on a see-saw, four more are playing cricket. They are watched by other rabbits, other animals and birds. In the bottom right hand corner is printed the word 'Faithful'. Both the box and lid are damaged. Total number of items is 32.
Marks and inscriptions
On the label on the box lid: 'VICTORY/ HAND CUT WOOD/ JIG-SAW PUZZLE/ 30 PIECES/ CASSE-TETE EN BOIS' On the side of the lid of the box: 'Made in England by G.J. Hayter and Co. Ltd., Bournemouth, a member of the J.W. Spear and Sons P.L.C. Group of Companies. copyright MCMXXXII'
Makers and roles
G. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd, maker