This beautifully detailed wooden puzzle depicts the Yoshiko Yamamoto block print of the Log House. It is exclusively produced for us by Liberty Puzzles and features dozens of whimsy pieces in each puzzle.
Whimsy pieces, also known as figural pieces, are cut into the outline shape of a recognizable object, such as a person or an animal. The intricacy and broad array of subject matter of these whimsies add a distinct element of charm to the overall puzzle experience.
No one knows exactly when whimsy pieces started to appear in jigsaw puzzles, although it was most likely some time in the late 19th century. By the late 1920s, figural pieces were common among numerous puzzle makers. With the advent and widespread distribution of die-cut, cardboard jigsaw puzzles, whimsy pieces became less and less common. With the exception of hand-cut jigsaw puzzles, today it is hard to find puzzles with whimsy pieces.
Whimsy pieces, also known as figural pieces, are cut into the outline shape of a recognizable object, such as a person or an animal. The intricacy and broad array of subject matter of these whimsies add a distinct element of charm to the overall puzzle experience.
No one knows exactly when whimsy pieces started to appear in jigsaw puzzles, although it was most likely some time in the late 19th century. By the late 1920s, figural pieces were common among numerous puzzle makers. With the advent and widespread distribution of die-cut, cardboard jigsaw puzzles, whimsy pieces became less and less common. With the exception of hand-cut jigsaw puzzles, today it is hard to find puzzles with whimsy pieces.
