Description:

A double-sided 19th century puzzle featuring advertisements for Hood's Sarsaparilla. Copyrighted to 1891. This double-sided puzzle includes "Hood's Sarsaparilla Rainy Day Puzzle" on one side, and "Hood's Balloon Puzzle" on the other. The Rainy Day puzzle is very colorful and features a man in a horse and buggy delivering Hood's Sarsaparilla. Hood's Sarsaparilla Laboratory is featured in the background along with a railroad and a barn. The Balloon Puzzle is illustrated in blue and white, and depicts a country scene with a family in the foreground and a barn, fencing, chickens and a hot air balloon in the background. The balloon, fence and barn all feature advertisements for Hood's goods. Both puzzles have sayings promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla, along with a short poem reading "As up we raise, our wondering gaze, 'twixt earth and sky, goes floating by, the great balloon; its motto tells, how cheaply sells, man's greatest boon - Hood's Sarsaparilla." Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 12" x 16"
  • Condition: Good - Very Good Condition with one of the puzzle pieces damaged (see pics)

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August 28, 2023 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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