Jigsaw Puzzle, 1860-1880
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Artifact Overview
Jigsaw puzzles help teach children and entertain families. The earliest puzzles used maps to teach students geography. By the late 19th century, puzzles with colorful prints of animals, famous individuals, or historical or religious events conveyed a variety of lessons. Pious families could piece together this puzzle to learn about the miracles of Christ.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Jigsaw puzzle
Date Made
1860-1880
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.0.15.58
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
box top:
Miracles of Christ
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