Picture Puzzle, 1858-1863
THF168884 / Picture Puzzle, 1858-1863
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Artifact Overview
Toy manufacturers designed puzzles for older children and adults. One form -- cubes with pictures on each face -- challenged users with the possibility of multiple solutions. This set of 24 wooden blocks could be combined to create one of six illustrated scenes, a map of the United States, or the alphabet.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Picture puzzle
Date Made
1858-1863
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.0.15.59
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 8.5 in
Length: 12.55 in
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