SPRING

Item
67/110
Valentine, heart shaped, gold background, forget me not floral border, artist Brundage, cupids

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Set Comment

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

SPRING

Item Comment

300 pieces, cut on three ply wood in push fit style and with the early form of figurals. These have simpler designs than later ones. They depict stylized forms of letters, a pair, (fruit) a wine glass) and many abstract shapes.

Type

Puzzle

Artist

W.S. COLEMAN

Size

10.5 x 14 in,