Puzzle
- Object Name:
- Puzzle
- Object ID:
- 1975.067.18.9
- Creator:
- Peirce, Joshua H. (1812-1869)
Engraver - Description:
- Jigsaw puzzle. Engraving printed on paper, on cardboard, homemade. Seven pieces. Depicts family group consisting of a father, mother, and four children listening to an injured soldier telling a story. In background is a tattered American flag and a drum. "JH" monogram printed lower left. "PEIRCE" printed lower right. Stored in a thread box along with puzzle 1975.067.18.8 On back of each piece is written the number "9".
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-6.5 W-5.5 inches
- Provenance:
- A collection of objects from the Wilton, N.H. home of the donor's mother, Bertha Gage (Stone) Batchelder (1889-1977). The objects in the gift came from the home of Josephine H. Gage (1850-1919), the sister of the donor's grandmother's Eliza Jane (Gage) Stone (1859-1938).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Maynard S. Batchelder
- People:
- Gage, Josephine H. (1850-1919), Batchelder, Bertha S. (1889-1977), Batchelder, Maynard S. (1914-2007), Peirce, Joshua H. (1812-1869)
- Subjects:
- Puzzles, Puzzles, Jigsaw, Jigsaw puzzles, Families, Storytelling, Soldiers
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