Puzzle, "Criss Cross Spelling Slips," 1880-1890
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Using pioneering color printing technology, McLoughlin Brothers became a leading publisher of children's books by about 1870. The company also produced blocks, alphabet cards, games, and puzzles. Children playing "Criss Cross Spelling Strips" used slips to assemble picture puzzles. When complete, letters on the end spelled out phrases related to the scene. As well as spelling puzzle pieces, the strips doubled as stackable building toys.
Using pioneering color printing technology, McLoughlin Brothers became a leading publisher of children's books by about 1870. The company also produced blocks, alphabet cards, games, and puzzles. Children playing "Criss Cross Spelling Strips" used slips to assemble picture puzzles. When complete, letters on the end spelled out phrases related to the scene. As well as spelling puzzle pieces, the strips doubled as stackable building toys.
Artifact
Puzzle
Date Made
1880-1890
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.0.15.61
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 9 in
Length: 10.75 in
Inscriptions
box lid: Three Good Friends Criss Cross Spelling Strips McLoughlin Brothers, New York
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