Jigsaw puzzle is one of the most popular puzzles. This mosaic has won the love of millions of people of all ages around the world. Its history goes back two and a half centuries, but we know little about the origin and "evolution" of pictures from composite fragments. We invite you to expand your understanding of this exciting game. In this article, we have collected for you a selection of the most interesting and striking facts on this topic. We invite you to make this journey through the world of puzzles with us.
FIRST IN THE WORLD.
Let's figure it out: who invented the puzzle and when did it happen? The reasons and preconditions for this toy are very interesting. The history of jigsaw puzzles is based on the entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity of an English card engraver. In 1766, John Spilsbury decided to add a playful moment to his geography lessons in order to awaken his students' enthusiasm for learning, and he cut the map along the borders of countries using wooden planks for the foundation. As you, the countries divided in this way had to be assembled into an integral picture of the world. Thus, after working with scissors and a jigsaw, he implemented a completely successful startup and invented the world's first puzzle. The new game gained a lot of interest from students, it was widely used in educational institutions, but its cost was quite high. For a long time, only cards were printed on puzzles, and a wooden base was used for the base.
First jigsaw puzzle
In the nineteenth century, they began to print artistic images for puzzles and they became the entertainment of high society, since they were still expensive. Only at the beginning of the 20th century, the Parker brothers opened the Parker Brothers factory, which began to produce jigsaw puzzles on the basis of cardboard. Thanks to the price reduction several times, this game has experienced a new boom in popularity and has appeared in almost every home.
Parker brothers map puzzle.
We cherish the traditions, hence our jigsaw puzzles are made of the first grade wood.