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Puzzle makers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Anne D. Williams collection of jigsaw puzzle videos

 Collection — Box 1-2: [Barcode: Anne D. Williams collection of jigsaw puzzle videos]
Identifier: 2015.williams
Abstract

The Anne D. Williams collection of jigsaw puzzle videos contains recordings on the topic of jigsaw puzzles, various puzzle-makers, and puzzle collectors. These moving image recordings (VHS cassettes and DVDs) are dated between 1983 and 2011.

Dates: 1983-2011

Anne D. Williams papers

 Collection — Box 1-53
Identifier: 2020.williams
Abstract

The Anne D. Williams papers contain decades of compiled research (notes, reference, correspondence, photographs, and other documentation) on various companies, independent puzzle-makers, puzzle collectors, and more. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1980 and 2006.

Dates: 1789-2023; Majority of material found within Bulk 1890-2006

Deed for a jig saw

 Item — Box Individual manuscripts
Identifier: 116.6527
Abstract

This record is a deed for a jig saw, acquired by Ansel French and Francis French from Sumner Blanchard, in Wilton, New Hampshire, dated January 25, 1861.

Dates: 1861

Portrait of George W. Fiss

 Item — Box Individual Manuscripts Box 4
Identifier: 118.554.2
Abstract

A portrait-studio photograph of jigsaw puzzle enthusiast and maker George W. Fiss.

Dates: n.d. [c. 1910s-1920s?]

“Record Book for Jigsaw Puzzles”

 Item — Box Individual Manuscripts, Box: 3
Identifier: 118.554
Abstract

A leather-bound record book kept by George W. Fiss Sr. He used the book to record when each of his home-made puzzles were loaned out, to whom, and when they were returned. There are 114 pages to the book and the last entry is January 18, 1925.

Dates: 1908 - 1925