Jigsaw Puzzle : The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes
Jigsaw Puzzles from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes the Sweeps Wife.
circa 1910
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14385951
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Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the charm of yesteryears with Chad Valley's The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Grimes jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse range. Featuring the classic illustration of "Mrs Grimes the Sweeps Wife" by Mary Evans Picture Library, this vintage puzzle takes you back to the early 1900s. With intricately detailed pieces and a delightful image of a happy family scene, this puzzle is perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Gather your family for a fun and engaging activity that not only challenges your problem-solving skills but also transports you to an era filled with warmth and nostalgia.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming photograph, titled "Mrs. Grimes (Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs. Grimes the Sweeps Wife," captured in the late 1910s, offers a delightful glimpse into the domestic world of the past. The image features a woman, identified as Mrs. Grimes, engaged in a lively game of "The Round Game of Happy Families" with an unseen opponent. The game, which appears to be a variation of the classic card game "Happy Families," is spread out on the table before her, with various cards and a saucer of chips scattered about. Mrs. Grimes, dressed in an apron and a full skirt, exudes a sense of warmth and humor as she leans forward, her expression focused on the game. The room around her is filled with the trappings of home life: a clock with a swinging pendulum, a map on the wall, a door slightly ajar, and a brush and brushes on the floor, suggesting that she has just finished her sweeping chores. The chimney in the background hints at the importance of the chimney sweep trade, an occupation that was a common source of livelihood for many working-class families during this time. Despite the seriousness of the game, the overall tone of the photograph is lighthearted and playful. The title "Mrs. Grimes the Sweeps Wife" adds an additional layer of humor, as it suggests that the game is not just a pastime but a way for Mrs. Grimes to connect with her community and perhaps even flirtatiously challenge her husband or a neighbor. This photograph offers a charming and insightful look into the daily life and social interactions of the past, reminding us of the simple joys and challenges of domestic life in the 1910s.
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