Jigsaw puzzle showing a narrative of the production of sugar in 15 images, from slaves working on the sugar plantations of the Caribbean through refining 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.
Jigsaw, 'The Progress of Sugar Neatly Dissected'
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- ReferenceGB 96 MS 1010
- Dates of Creationc1800
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 item
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Single item.
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Acquisition Information
Presented to Senate House Library by Emma J Robinson, Librarian, c2002.
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Archivist's Note
Catalogued by Lesley Price on behalf of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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Material is awaiting conservation and cannot be copied.