Barter

A push-fit puzzle of an eastern theme by John Wright featuring a trader selling cloth to a travelling family with loaded camels. A lake and an Arabic-style town is in the background. There is some line cutting around the camels and people.

The puzzle comes in an oblong box with the number '48', title and size. The base has a lending history dating from 1935 and there is an enclosed label stating 'ex Puzzle Club' and the number 'U8'. Was originally owned by David Cooper.

Artist: Wright, John
Date: c.1935
Brand: Cutter T. Thornton, Lincoln
Material: 3-ply wood
Nationality: British
Number: 48
Pieces: 675
Size: 23½" x 15"
Theme: Eastern
Title: Barter