Historical information

Example of children's pastimes before the age of TV. Dutch families tended to play boardgames during the long winter nights.

Significance

It was brought to Australia to continue old customs

Physical description

Rectangular white box with black lid on which information is printed in orange.

Inside box is a plastic moulded container holding the various puzzle pieces.

Puzzle pieces are made from variety of materials including metal, wood and possibly plastic

Some items are missing judging by the diagrams.

Inscriptions & markings

Seven language on top of box all saying "play it anywhere". Images of the various puzzles. The manufacturer logo and name (Jumbo) all featured prominently on side of lid.

"Made in Holland by Jumbo, Hausemann & Hoette nv Amsterdam"

Has recommended play age of 8 and higher.

On sides of lid feature multi-coloured title of the game.

Price tag on side of lid shows value of 9.75

The box features on all sides puzzle piece diagrams and also the statement "that the solution can be found in the box" in Dutch, English, German & French. (No solution documentation found in box)
On the bottom of the box is another manufacturer's logo (JUMBO) surrounding by the words Spellen-Jeux, Games-Spel, Giochi-Juegos", Spiele-Spil
Also repeats Made in Holland