Jigsaw 'The Progress of Sugar Neatly Dissected'
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TitleJigsaw 'The Progress of Sugar Neatly Dissected'
Reference codeMS1010
DateEarly 19th century
Scope and ContentJigsaw puzzle showing a narrative of the production of sugar in 15 images, from slaves working on the sugar plantations of the Caribbean through refiining of sugar cane, transport to London, manufacturing and wholesaling of loaves of sugar and then retail sale. The jigsaw is in 39 pieces (2 missing), housed originally in a wooden box together with a copy of the composite image on paper. Hand-coloured engraving, published by E Wallis, 42 Skinner Street, London
Conditions governing accessAccess to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Special Collections Reading Room.
Extent1 item; wooden box
Level of descriptionfonds