Jigsaw puzzle
Tower Press
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper and Cardboard
Measurements
Puzzle - 482 mm (length); 362 mm (width), Box - 262 mm (length); 198 mm (width); 35 mm (height)
Place of origin
Westbourne Grove, 44a
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 670420
Summary
A jigsaw puzzle ('Through an Open Window') in its original box. This box is in two parts. The lid is covered with pink paper which has white and red stylised flowers on it. Across the top of the box is printed 'Through an Open Window'. Beneath this, on the left, is a picture of the completed puzzle depicting a view through an open window of a mediaeval market place surrounded with half timbered houses, and in the background a church spire and green countryside beyond. On the right is written 'Over 400 Pieces, Jigsaw'. One piece of the puzzle is missing. Total number of items is 409.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Ms Anne Ainsworth in February 1988.
Makers and roles
Tower Press, maker