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    This item was first commercialised in the mid 18th Century by a European cartographer, though it has evolved considerably since in terms of manufacturing technique and materials. It is also central to one of the most anthologised and revered works of a certain 20th Century poet. What is it and what is the poem?

    Question #74448. Asked by wendypj. (Jan 12 07 12:36 AM)


    lanfranco

    		I believe that you are talking about the jigsaw puzzle, commercialized by John Spilsbury around 1760.

    The poem, of course, is James Merrill's "Lost in Translation." A link to a site offering information about it can be found on this one:


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jigsaw_puzzle

    Jan 12 07, 8:17 AM
    wendypj

    		Excellent Frankie. May I be so bold as to offer you a silver-plated jigsaw as your prize.

    Jan 13 07, 4:34 AM
    lanfranco

    		I'd love one. What's the subject?

    Jan 13 07, 5:22 PM
    wendypj

    		I received one of Ken Duncans panograph jigsaws for Christmas with Ebor Falls as a subject. Possibly something similar for you....very relaxing.

    Jan 14 07, 2:29 AM
    Baloo55th

    		Worst one I've seen was a circular one. The picture consisted of two rings of trees (going all round). Everything was green and brown, and no corners......

    Jan 14 07, 4:43 AM

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