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Jigsaw puzzle

Jigsaw puzzles were used to help children learn about maps for geography, to practise times tables, or to find out about nature. They were made from wood and the pieces were irregular shapes that didn't interlock as jigsaw puzzles do today.

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Roll over this photo to reveal the completed jigsaw puzzle in the museum's collection.


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