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Tortoise and Hare Paper Puzzle

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Title

Tortoise and Hare Paper Puzzle

Description

1900? Paper puzzle woven from strips of paper. TH. "(I?)RIS." $30 from Bertrand Cocq, Calonne Ricouart, France, Sept., '18.

Here is another lovely surprise! I do not think I have before encountered this kind of picture, constructed of a frame and then perhaps 6 horizontal and 6 vertical strips, carefully calibrated to fit together and cover each other to create an exact full-color image of TH. The scene, I presume, has the two near the end of the race as the hare tries to make up for lost ground. I have learned in my minimal handling of this highly delicate object that horizontal strips can easily "droop" a bit and open up white spaces. It is a delicate but rewarding task to bring them back up to their proper position! I can guess that it took significant time and care to weave this picture so well! I wish I knew more about its producer and circumstances!

Source

$30 from Bertrand Cocq, Calonne Ricouart, France, Sept., '18.

Date

Collection

Carlson Fable Collection

Citation

“Tortoise and Hare Paper Puzzle,” Creighton University Libraries: Archives & Special Collections, accessed April 4, 2025, https://creightonarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1119.

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