Name/Title
Cocomalt premium: Flying Family Jig-Saw Puzzle issued by R.B. Davis Company, Hoboken, N.J., copyright 1932.Entry/Object ID
2006.041.0011Description
Cocomalt Flying Family Jig-Saw Puzzle issued by R.B. Davis Company, Hoboken, N.J., copyright 1932. Puzzle issued with printed envelope. Puzzle, 6-5/8" wide x 10" high, 65 pieces printed in color and die-cut as typical for jig-saw puzzles; brown paper envelope printed in dark brown and orange slightly larger than puzzle.
The promotional item that was free with every can of Cocomalt. (Cocomalt was the sponsor of a radio program called "The Flying Family.") The puzzle features a map of the western United States with the real Hutchinson family who made this trip in 1927 - 1928 [George R. Hutchinson, wife Blanche, children Kathryn and Janet Lee] flying to various cities in all 48 states. From the description, it would appear there was a comparable puzzle for the eastern United States. Puzzle is copyrighted R.B. Davis Company, Hoboken, N.J. 1932; enveloped is dated R.B. Davis Company, Hoboken, N.J.1932 (hidden under flap.) See objects 2006.041.0011 for record of another copy of this same item.
The envelope was scissor opened and lacks the unprinted flap on back. See objects 2006.041.0010 for view of a complete envelope.
See archives 2010.007.0099 for a Flying Commander Test brochure issued in the same year and related to this promotion.Acquisition
Accession
2006.041Source or Donor
PurchaseAcquisition Method
PurchaseCredit Line
Museum Purchase.Made/Created
Date made
1932 - 1932Notes
Date: 1932-1932General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2007-02-05
