Jigsaw Puzzle
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
Date1946-1952
MediumCardboard, wood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 9 x 6 1/4in. (22.9 x 15.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Sam Stout
Object number2013.90.2
DescriptionJigsaw puzzle in box sold by G. Fox & Co., Currier & Ives prints, titled "American Railroad Scene". Wooden jigsaw puzzle in box.
Base of box is off-white, with a blue lid. Across center of lid is a silver company logo, with the image of a building within a circle; printed across, “100 Years / A CENTURY OF CONNECTICUT LIVING / 1847 G. FOX & CO. 1947”. Printed below logo, in silver, “G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD CONNECTICUT”. Bottom side of box has faint silver text with a white stamp of the puzzles title, reading “AMERICAN RAILROAD SCENE”; printed across in silver, “TITLE / CURRIER & IVES / Jig-Saw Picture Puzzle / Over 200 pieces / Prints supplied through courtesy / TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY / Hartford, Connecticut / No. 240 Made by JOSEPH K. STRAUS Brooklyn, N. Y.”.
Bottom of box has a white price sticker, printed across in black, "G. Fox & Co., Inc.", stamped in purple below, "C7/64 /240 /OS /$1.29". Puzzle piece are three layers of plywood, possibly hand carved and laminated.
NotesObject Note: Puzzle is partially put together in box. Box lid is faded and torn in places.Base of box is off-white, with a blue lid. Across center of lid is a silver company logo, with the image of a building within a circle; printed across, “100 Years / A CENTURY OF CONNECTICUT LIVING / 1847 G. FOX & CO. 1947”. Printed below logo, in silver, “G. FOX & CO. / HARTFORD CONNECTICUT”. Bottom side of box has faint silver text with a white stamp of the puzzles title, reading “AMERICAN RAILROAD SCENE”; printed across in silver, “TITLE / CURRIER & IVES / Jig-Saw Picture Puzzle / Over 200 pieces / Prints supplied through courtesy / TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY / Hartford, Connecticut / No. 240 Made by JOSEPH K. STRAUS Brooklyn, N. Y.”.
Bottom of box has a white price sticker, printed across in black, "G. Fox & Co., Inc.", stamped in purple below, "C7/64 /240 /OS /$1.29". Puzzle piece are three layers of plywood, possibly hand carved and laminated.
Status
Not on view
1861-1865
1861-1865