Fables de Florian jigsaw puzzles, 1842-1856

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1842-1856
Extent:
1 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Fables de Florian jigsaw puzzles, ms4537, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains two chromolithographed jigsaw puzzles on two cards of printed fables by French writer Jean-Pierre Florian in a decorative box, printed by Englemann & Graf, Paris. Puzzle images illustrate the fables which are printed on a card beneath them. The puzzles are very fragile and need to be handled with care under supervision.

Biographical / historical:

Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian (1755-1794) was a French poet, novelist, and fablist.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Fables de Florian jigsaw puzzles, ms4537, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.