Vintage Travel Posters (502 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

Vintage Travel Posters (502 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

$129.95
During the late 1800s until about 1950 travel posters, print ads, and brochures were the most common way for travel companies...
  • Categories: 20th Century, 21st Century, 401 - 500 Pieces, 500+ Pieces, Collage, Contemporary, Father's Day, Irregular Edge Puzzles, Level 3, Modern, Mother's Day, Puzzles For Him, Summer, Travel, Vintage Art Posters, Women's Jigsaw Puzzles
  • Type: 500+ Piece Puzzle

During the late 1800s until about 1950 travel posters, print ads, and brochures were the most common way for travel companies to reach their customers. With their brilliant colors and the ability to create a sense of adventure and exploration, they enticed people to book trips by train, plane, and boat, around the world and locally.

Travel posters not only advertised travel destinations, they were used by hotels, airlines, railroads and tourism companies to graphically represent themselves to the public. Many of them were considered works of art and ranged in style from art nouveau to mid-century modern. 

The majority of the posters advertised airline and rail travel. For rail travel, most of the posters were commissioned by the rail lines themselves using popular artists of the day. They were produced in standard sizes as they were designed to fit in a frame at the railway station and the local trainmaster just switched them out whenever new ones came in. The posters typically featured city and resort destinations, as well as weekend getaways, all within an easy train ride from home.

Then came the era of affordable, intercontinental air travel. This began after World War II and offered travelers a lot more opportunities and places within easy reach. This was a boom time for travel posters, and they could be found everywhere.

This lovely collage shows a selection of posters from several different era's, all colorfully promoting their respective destinations to interested travelers.

The perfect gift for travel buffs, and wooden jigsaw puzzlers, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many travel-themed shaped whimsy wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces that match the subject of the image and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together. 

  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Irregular Edge for a Little Extra Challenge
  • Number of Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces: 502
  • Completed Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Size: 18.5" X 13.5"
  • Artist: © Nautilus Puzzles
  • Serial #: NP21-502-410
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 3
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

What Makes Irregular Edge Puzzles Different?

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Unlike standard puzzles with predictable straight borders, irregular edge puzzles feature asymmetrical or creatively shaped outer edges. Instead of forming a neat rectangle, the completed puzzle may have wavy, zig-zag, or organically flowing borders. This unconventional silhouette enhances both the challenge and the artistry of the final piece, as it disrupts the usual corner and edge logic puzzlers rely on.

Irregular Edge vs. Whimsy Pieces - What’s the Difference?

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It’s important to distinguish irregular edge puzzles from puzzles that include whimsy pieces. Irregular edge puzzles are defined by their non-traditional border shapes. The entire outer edge of the puzzle deviates from the norm. In contrast, whimsy pieces refer to specially shaped individual pieces within the body of the puzzle (such as birds, stars, or trees). While both features offer a creative twist, the puzzles in this collection are celebrated for their irregular outer edges, as well as their whimsy pieces.

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Irregular edge puzzles appeal to those who enjoy a more dynamic and visually intriguing challenge. They’re ideal if you:
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  • Appreciate handcrafted, eco-friendly wooden puzzles with a touch of artistic flair.

Are Irregular Edge Puzzles Good for Gifting or Collecting?

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Irregular edge puzzles make thoughtful, memorable gifts. Their distinctive silhouette and intricate craftsmanship make them perfect for collectors and puzzle enthusiasts looking for something truly unique. Whether framed or kept for future puzzling sessions, they add a creative touch to any puzzle collection.

Why Choose Nautilus Irregular Edge Puzzles?

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Nautilus Puzzles offers premium-quality irregular edge puzzles crafted from sustainably sourced wood. These puzzles are laser-cut for precision and durability, combining artistic design with heirloom quality. Each puzzle is not just a pastime; it’s a work of art that offers a uniquely satisfying and challenging experience.