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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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