“The Quirlicut Company” Puzzle

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About this item

The first jigsaw puzzle was made around 1760, by John Spilsbury of England, who pasted a map of Europe onto thin wood and cut around the borders. He sold his product as a geography education toy. In the United States, the first jigsaw puzzles were manufactured starting in 1849, by Samuel McCleary and John Pierce of New York. In 1906, puzzle images began to include those of interest to adults. This example has a small amount of pieces, includes a picture guide for assembly, and features a scene in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

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Item typeToy, Game
CreatorThe Quirlicut Company
Datecirca 1910
PlaceMaine; Greenfield, Massachusetts
TopicHome Life, Household Items, Furniture
Social Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
MaterialWood; Paper
Dimension detailsHeight: 3.50 in Width: 5.50 in
Catalog #2002.26.07b
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The Quirlicut Company. The Quirlicut Company. ca. 1910. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/2002-26-07b/. Accessed on December 8, 2024.

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