Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles
Title
MOUNTING THE COLONEL, soldiers trying to get a colonel on a horse
Item Comment
150 pieces, wooden, comical puzzle, see also the puzzles titled AN UNPREMEDITATED FALL, Soldiers being instructed on cavalry and horse jumping techniques, comic and THE RIDING STABLE as they are very similar, described and listed in the catalog as number 496, the image is also used in the 1905 Tuck calendar 411, see also puzzles WHEN GEORGE III WAS KING, MOUNTING THE COLONEL, nd GOING INTO ACTION
