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 catergory 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
THE WAR OF THE ROSES, two boys in fancy dress compete for a girl's affection in a formal garden, large castle behind them
Item Comment
75 pieces, wooden, figurals, with box, missing two pieces, push fit style, listed and described in the catalogs as number 0811 (with 80 pieces, 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. ,M.S. REEVE given as artist ) and 48 (with 75 pieces, 9 x 5 in., M. Banks given as artist) depending on the catalog
