Puzzle, Slide
Object number2008.87.2 a-d
Date1964
MediumPaper; wood; ink
Credit LineGift of Betty C. Hasley
DescriptionBox with nine wooden puzzle pieces (blocks) and instruction sheet inside.Dimensions0.5 x 3.5 x 4.25 in. (1.3 x 8.9 x 10.8 cm)Inscriptions(a)
Each piece has black or red stamped label: "BUS" in red; in black: "MG"; "V / W"; "FORD"; "DODGE"; "PLYMOUTH"; "PONTIAC"; "MERCURY"; "BUICK".
(b)
On top of box, rectangular white sticker with black print, "THE PARKING PUZZLE / (See Directions Inside) / For the solution to this / parking puzzle and any / other you may have...... / COME TO THE / International Municipal Parking Congress / CONVENTION / May 17-20, 1964 / PITTSBURGH HILTON / Your Host / THE / PUBLIC PARKING AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH / 200 ROSS STREET / PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA".
On bottom of top: screen-printed in black, directions and image of game.
(c)
On inside: screen-printed in black, directions and image of game.
(d)
Black typed: "SOLUTION TO THE PARKING PUZZLE", with directions for movements of pieces to solve puzzle.
Historical NotesAdvertising puzzle from the Parking Authority convention in 1964.
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Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh Hilton
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M.G. Car Company Limited
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Volkswagen Group
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Ford Motor Company
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General Motors Company
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c. 1983
