These jigsaws were made by the British based Lever Brothers soap company possibly as a give away promotion with products such as Lifebouy soap.

This date range is based upon the years of reign of George VI.

Donated by the National Trust's Museum of Australian Childhood by the Thyne Reid Foundation.

Jigsaw, Jig-O-Lotto, paper/card, Lever Brothers, England/Australia, 1936-1952.
Four jigsaws of printed paper stuck to thin cardboard, with seperate instruction card. The puzzles are all intact and have 39 interlocking pieces. Each puzzle is decorated differently and has appropriate accompanying text. The puzzles ar - Rules for playing, Portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, a picture of bushland scene with Australia animals and inscription 'Friends in Bushland', a scene of Captain Cook and others raising flag at Botany Bay with inscription 'The Landing of Captain Cook in 1770' and one with a picture of two children running along path with a dog with inscription 'Healthy children always use Lifebuoy Soap'.

Made: Lever Brothers; England; 1936 - 1952

Made: Lever Brothers; Australia; 1936 - 1952


Owned: National Trust of Australia;

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1936 - 1952