Lux Soap (retailer), jigsaw puzzle (John Paul Jones), mid 20th century

Name/Title

Lux Soap (retailer), jigsaw puzzle (John Paul Jones), mid 20th century

Entry/Object ID

2021.012.089

Description

Jigsaw-type puzzle entitled ‘JOHN PAUL JONES SELECTING THE FIRST NAVY.” Original painting by the artist and illustrator Charles Mark Relyea (1863-1932), whose 'signature' is included in the puzzle at lower right. Assembled. On back: “150 PIECE / JIG-SAW / type / PUZZLE / Free with . . . /LUX / TOILET SOAP” and image of a bar of Lux soap and title of puzzle.

Acquisition

Accession

2021.012

Source or Donor

Bradford, James

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

The James C. and Judith R. Bradford Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Lux

Time Period

Mid-20th century

Dimensions

Height

12-1/4 in

Width

10-1/2 in

Material

cardboard