Description
- Liberty Puzzles are classic wooden jigsaw puzzles, made with quarter-inch maple plywood and the finest archival paper and inks. No two pieces in any puzzle are alike, and each puzzle features dozens of intricate, charming whimsy pieces.
- Jigsaw puzzle collectors prize old wooden jigsaw puzzles for their intricacy, craftsmanship, and the "heft" of the pieces. For the serious jigsaw puzzler, there is nothing quite as satisfying as plunking a wooden piece into place.
- Designed by Paul M. Paine in 1929. Richly detailed historical pictorial map whose themes are summarized in its cartouche: "Map of America's Making: A Chart of Places and Events. For those who would sail with Discoverers, seek Freedom with the Colonists, follow the westward trails, subdue the Wilderness and behold The Building of the Republic."
- Heirloom Quality - 706 Pieces - 16" x 22"
- Made in the USA. Liberty Puzzles are manufactured in Boulder, Colorado, USA.
Most people think of jigsaw puzzles as the die-cut, cardboard puzzles that are readily available in the market today. Before the advent of cardboard puzzles, almost all jigsaw puzzles were made of real wood and cut by hand. The United States has seen two prolonged jigsaw puzzle crazes, one in the early 1900s, and the next in the late 1920s and early 30s during the Great Depression. Puzzle Care If properly cared for, your puzzle will last for many years. Please use common sense. Keep your puzzle dry. Be careful when disassembling the pieces. Our whimsy pieces are intricate and can be fragile. If you have a broken or peeling piece, a bit of Elmer's paper glue or any kind of wood glue should do the trick. Any "smoke" smell from the manufacturing process should dissipate quickly once the box is opened and the pieces air out.
