U.S. Map Puzzle, 1880-1890

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Artifact Overview

In the late 1800s, American children could learn about the geography of the United States by correctly fitting together this puzzle's state-shaped pieces. On the reverse is a colorful advertisement for the White Sewing Machine Company -- the maker of this puzzle.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Puzzle

Date Made

1880-1890

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.0.15.60

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Width: 11.25 in
Length: 17.75 in

Inscriptions

on one side of puzzle: WHITE SEWING MACHINE / THE BEST IN THE WORLD / MANUFACTURED BY THE WHITE SEWING MACHINE CO. / CLEVELAND, O. on other side of puzzle: MAP OF THE UNITED STATES
U.S. Map Puzzle, 1880-1890