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
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.
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.
Object number2013.90.2
MarkingsStamped on bottom edge of box in white, "American Railroad Scene".InscribedPrinted across center of box lid, “100 Years /A CENTURY OF CONNECTICUT LIVING /1847 G. FOX & CO. 1947 /G. FOX & CO. /HARTFORD CONNECTICUT”. Printed across bottom edge of box 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.”. Printed across pirce sticker, "G. Fox & Co., Inc./C7/64 /240 /OS /$1.29".NotesObject Note: Puzzle is partially put together in box. Box lid is faded and torn in places.On View
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1861-1865
1861-1865
