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Century of Progress Jigsaw Puzzle
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Century of Progress Jigsaw Puzzle
Category
World's Fairs
Classification
CHENHALL - Recreational Objects - Toys - Puzzle - Puzzle, Jigsaw
Object Origin
Manufacturer:
Century Novelty Company
Date Manufactured:
1933
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Jigsaw puzzle inside of a red and white cardboard box. There is a red geometric pattern on the front and sides of the box. Red text on front and sides. Box top lifts off, irregularly shaped cardboard puzzle pieces inside.
Materials:
cardboard
Marks: On front: "SOUVENIR OF / -CENTURY OF PROGRESS 1933- / WORLD'S FAIR BUILDINGS / CHICAGO / TOM SAW PUZZLE / OVER / 225 / PIECES / FORT DEARBORN BUILDING / 25¢" On top and bottom sides: "MANUFACTURED BY / CENTURT NOVELTY CO. / 425 So. WABASH AVE. Chicago. Ill."
Measurements: Object:
Height: 10.125 in, Width: 8.125 in, Depth: 1 in
Credit
Gift of Howard Rossen, 1993.44.572
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Century of Progress Jigsaw Puzzle
About: Century of Progress Jigsaw Puzzle
About: Century of Progress Jigsaw Puzzle
This jigsaw puzzle of Fort Dearborn was sold as a souvenir at the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition. At the exposition, visitors could walk through a full-sized replica of Fort Dearborn and become immersed in Chicago’s past.
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