Puzzle
Object number93.185.19
Made by
Joseph Garba
(born 1897)
Datec. 1925
Possible OriginAmbridge, PA
MediumWood; Stain
Credit LineGift of Edward Garba
DescriptionThree dimensional wooden puzzle, consisting of interlocking rectangular pieces which form a multi-cross shape when put together.Dimensions1.375 x 1.375 in. (3.5 x 3.5 cm)Historical NotesThe puzzle was hand-made (domestically) by Joseph Garba (b. 1897) an Ostrova, Moravia immigrant to Ambridge, PA., around 1916 or earlier. He made this puzzle for his children as he wanted them to have toys that would challenge them to think. Ed Garba, b. 1919, was around six years old when his father made....
Related person
Mary Garba
Terms
On View
Not on viewCollections
c. 1978
Stoelting Co.
1964
