Jigsaw puzzles

Date: 1988 - 1993

By: New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade; New Zealand. Department of Survey and Land Information

Reference: Eph-D-TRADE-1990-01

Description: Shows a world map in the form of a jigsaw, with pieces for United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, Japan and California still to be put in place. The statistics of land area for each of these regions is given; all are comparable to New Zealand. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 2.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Offset lithograph, 595 x 840 mm.

Date: 1983

From: [Posters for drama productions in Great Britain featuring New Zealand performers and producers. 1980-1989]

Reference: Eph-C-DRAMA-GB-1983-01

Description: Poster advertising a stage drama featuring New Zealand actress Nyree Dawn Porter, with head and shoulder photographic portraits of the four main actors in the centre, each as a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 386 x 256 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Louise Grant, dealers, London, in 2011.

Date: 2004

Reference: Eph-F-ACC-2004-01

Description: Jigsaw puzzle in a tin showing reproductions of many posters produced by the Accident Compensation Corporation 1974-2004. Inside the tin are the jigsaw pieces and a sheet showing the completed jigsaw image - approximately 65 posters arranged in rows. Other Titles - Thirty Quantity: 1 Other printed ephemera item(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on jigsaw pieces and flyer, in cylindrical lidded tin, height 145 mm, diameter 145 mm. Provenance: Donated by Di Dickson, Wellington, in 2015.

Date: 2010

By: Air New Zealand Ltd

Reference: Eph-F-GAMES-2010-01

Description: Jigsaw puzzle in a tin showing many "framed" photographs of Air New Zealand staff, sporting activities, aircraft, interspersed with motifs of hibiscus, jandals, stars, koru logo, and Christmas ornaments. The contents of the tin include the jigsaw pieces and a folded sheet showing the complete image. Other Titles - Air Transport World Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on jigsaw pieces, guide sheet and surface of tin with removable lid. The tin's dimensions are: height 140 mm; diameter 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Di Dickson, Wellington, in 2015.

Date: 2003

Reference: Eph-B-TOYS-2003-01

Description: Illustrated sales catalogue showing jigsaw puzzles, 'Lord of the Rings' puzzles and games, 'Bob the Builder' puzzles and games, 'Winnie the Pooh' puzzles, Scrabble and spelling games, 'Thomas the Tank Engine'' trains and play-sets, 'Tree Toys', 'Barbie' toys, 'Bunnykins' by Royal Doulton, kits for crafts, Kidz Labs, , clay painting, 'Glow' solar system, play dough, plant growing kits, 'Funky Fun', frisbees, kites, 'Ready Beds', and outdoor swings and junior trampoline. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 24 pages, 297 x 210 mm.

Date: 2000 - 2019

Reference: Eph-B-GAME-2000/2019

Description: Includes: 2001: Northern Suburbs Scrabble Club, Johnsonville. New members very welcome. [2001]. Flier 2003: Thos Holdsworth & Sons Ltd. Holdson pieces. Spring 2003. Sales catalogue Thos Holdsworth & Sons Ltd. Holdson pieces. Winter 2003. Sales catalogue and covering letter, June 2003 2004: Flames of War; the World War II miniatures game. Christmas catalogue. Products November 2004 - February 2005 Thos Holdsworth & Sons Ltd. Holdson pieces. Spring 2004. Sales catalogue and covering letter, Spring 2004 2005: Flames of War; the World War II miniatures game. Product catalogue July-October 2005 2006: Thos Holdsworth & Sons Ltd. Holdson pieces. Spring/summer 2006. Sales catalogue 2014: Board Games Direct. Great Games Club. Order form [2014] Pixelpark. Games Unplugged. Games catalogue [2014] Related material may be housed at subject locations COMPUTER GAMES, INDOOR GAMES, LEISURE, SPORTS (under individual sports) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 2004

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009463

Description: Shows the leader of the National Party, Dr Don Brash, trying to solve a puzzle that has only two pieces. He is having trouble fitting the pieces together and decides to use scissors to alter one of the pieces. Refers to Brash having difficulties in dealing with Treaty of Waitangi. See DCDL-0009462 for colour version. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009462

Description: Shows the leader of the National Party, Dr Don Brash, trying to solve a puzzle that has only two pieces. He is having trouble fitting the pieces together and decides to use scissors to alter one of the pieces. Refers to Brash having difficulties in dealing with Treaty of Waitangi. See DCDL-0009463 for black and white version. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0002146

Description: Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations, sits at a table staring at a jigsaw puzzle that is complete except for a piece that is missing from the centre. The missing piece is in the shape of a dove and lies on the floor out of sight. Refers to the difficulties of restoring peace to the Middle East. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1945

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-001383-F

Description: Patient Ryszard Nowacki works on a jigsaw puzzle in a hospital ward at a Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Sister Sawicka (right) watches and another nurse assists. Photograph taken in 1945 by John Pascoe. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1940 - 1949

From: Williams, Samuel Marsh, 1908-1976: [Six posters. 1940s]

Reference: Eph-D-WILLIAMS-01

Description: Poster shows an illustration of a schoolboy and schoolgirl at a crossroads in a path. They wave each other goodbye as each decides to follow a different route. The whole image appears as if on a jigsaw puzzle. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 390 x 585 mm.

Date: 1988 - 1990

From: [Ephemera and posters up to A1 size, relating to human rights and civil rights. 1900s]

By: New Zealand. Human Rights Commission; Munn, Linda, active 1987-2015

Reference: Eph-D-RIGHTS-1989-02

Description: Shows an illustration of five figures constructed of jigsaw pieces. The central figure holds a banner promoting "A fair go for all". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 597 x 400 mm.