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- Jigsaw Puzzle, "The Proposal," 1933 - Jigsaw puzzles contain interlocking pieces that creates a picture. A person fits the pieces together and then can take them apart when finished to start all over again. Einson-Freeman Publishing Corporation, the maker of this puzzle, was a significant puzzle manufacturer in the 1930s.
- 1933
- Collections - Artifact
Jigsaw Puzzle, "The Proposal," 1933
Jigsaw puzzles contain interlocking pieces that creates a picture. A person fits the pieces together and then can take them apart when finished to start all over again. Einson-Freeman Publishing Corporation, the maker of this puzzle, was a significant puzzle manufacturer in the 1930s.
- Jigsaw Puzzle, "Old Fashioned Garden," Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
- Collections - Artifact
Jigsaw Puzzle, "Old Fashioned Garden," Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
- Jigsaw Puzzle, "Disneyland: Tomorrowland," 1955-1960 -
- 1955-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Jigsaw Puzzle, "Disneyland: Tomorrowland," 1955-1960
- "Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty" Jigsaw Puzzle, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
"Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty" Jigsaw Puzzle, circa 1960
- Jigsaw Puzzles, "Animals You Know," Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
- Collections - Artifact
Jigsaw Puzzles, "Animals You Know," Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
- Jigsaw Puzzles, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
- Collections - Artifact
Jigsaw Puzzles, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
- U.S. Map Puzzle, 1880-1890 - 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.
- 1880-1890
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U.S. Map Puzzle, 1880-1890
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.
- Jigsaw Puzzle of Manhattan Island, New York, circa 1932 - Most map jigsaw puzzles help teach children about geography, but this map puzzle was intended for adults supporting an end to Prohibition. The 18th Amendment -- adopted in 1920 -- prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages; and by the early 1930s many voters sought its repeal. This puzzle depicts landmark taverns found throughout Manhattan before Prohibition and also provides recipes for cocktails.
- circa 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Jigsaw Puzzle of Manhattan Island, New York, circa 1932
Most map jigsaw puzzles help teach children about geography, but this map puzzle was intended for adults supporting an end to Prohibition. The 18th Amendment -- adopted in 1920 -- prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages; and by the early 1930s many voters sought its repeal. This puzzle depicts landmark taverns found throughout Manhattan before Prohibition and also provides recipes for cocktails.
- Jigsaw Puzzle, "United States Map Puzzle," Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
- Collections - Artifact
Jigsaw Puzzle, "United States Map Puzzle," Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
- Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a World War II Scene, 1942-1945 - During World War II, patriotic symbols and images were found on a variety of common everyday items -- even jigsaw puzzles. When completed, this "Victory picture puzzle" depicts American-made planes and jeeps "on the job" defeating the German army. Several of the interlocking pieces even resemble planes, ships, and weapons used to beat the enemy.
- 1942-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a World War II Scene, 1942-1945
During World War II, patriotic symbols and images were found on a variety of common everyday items -- even jigsaw puzzles. When completed, this "Victory picture puzzle" depicts American-made planes and jeeps "on the job" defeating the German army. Several of the interlocking pieces even resemble planes, ships, and weapons used to beat the enemy.