Jigsaw puzzle
G. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, paper and card
Measurements
Puzzle - 499 mm (width); 374 mm (height), Box - 270 mm (width); 217 mm (height)
Place of origin
Boscombe
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 670432
Summary
A wooden jigsaw ('Unloading Newlyn Harbour') in its original box, manufactured by Hayter and Co. Ltd., Boscombe, Bournemouth. The paper picture on the wooden pieces, three ply, shows a scenic picture of Newlyn Harbour, painted by Vernon Ward. It shows a typical daily scene of boats unloading, people watching the activity as others go about their daily business. It is a fine day, sun shining, seagulls in the air, a placid sea, a few clouds in the sky. The box, made of card, with a red coloured paper cover on the lid that has a blue/black and white diagonal pattern. On the top of the lid is a printed in colour a picture of the scene which is contained in the box. The lid also carries a green coloured paper label with the inscription 'A Victory (Regd Trade Mark) Jigsaw Puzzle, Made In England'. Also printed is 'Series P7, Size About 20 by 15. 'Victory' Jigsaw Puzzle, Regd Popular Series, About 500 Wood Pieces, Made In England by G.J.Hayter and Co. Ltd. Boscombe, Bournemouth, Price 18/9', 'B33' and 'See The This Seal Is Unbroken'. Total number of items is 502.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Ms Anne Ainsworth in February 1988.
Makers and roles
G. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd, maker