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Subiaco Museum > Records

GAME: TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE

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c. 1920

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Overview

Maroon box with black print on cover that reads "The Original British Made Tuck's Zag-Zaw Royal Picture Puzzle. A most fascinating recreation. Used by Royalty, Society and the great Public." On the back of the box is a label with red print with the trade mark of Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., Publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen. The subject of the enclosed 74 pieces of puzzle is 'Gossips'.

a) box

b) box base

c) puzzle pieces

Historical information

Historic: Used by local family

Representative of childhood games played at home in Subiaco

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1990.70a-c

Item type

Themes

Leisure > Games

Material

Inscriptions and markings

Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd

Keywords

Recreation Activities

Recreation - Games

Year

Statement of significance

Historic: Used by local family

Representative of childhood games played at home in Subiaco

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Rare or representative

Last modified

Monday, 30 June, 2025

Completeness

94

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