Columbus, A Puzzle. 1492-1892
16970
From: United States of America | Massachusetts | Springfield
Curatorial Section: Historic
| Object Title | Columbus, A Puzzle. 1492-1892 |
| Object Number | 16970 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Americana |
| Provenience | United States of America | Massachusetts | Springfield |
| Manufacture Location | Massachusetts | Springfield |
| Creator | Milton Bradley Company |
| Date Made | December 15, 1891 |
| Section | Historic |
| Materials | Wood | Cardboard | Paper |
| Iconography | Columbus |
| Inscription Language | English Language |
| Description | Wood tray puzzle: object is to move 8 lettered wood tiles from one side of the box (1492) to other (1892), spelling "Columbus" on both sides. Includes 8 lettered wood tiles, instructions, solution. Cardboard lid with paper label: Columbus / A Puzzle / 1492 (portrait of Columbus) 1892 / In Shield: Patented Dec. 15, 1891 - Patented in all Foreign Countries / Protected by T.P.P. Union / Milton Bradley Co Springfield Mass. Published for 500th anniversary of Columbus discovering America. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Milton Bradley Company, 1893 |
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