Pair of 1961 Whitman Help Yourself Picture Word Puzzles

Ignite a sense of mid-century wonder with this pair of 1961 "Help Yourself" Picture Word Puzzles by Whitman. These educational boards serve as a vibrant archive of early 1960s primary education, utilizing a "punch-out" play style to help young learners associate images with foundational vocabulary. Featuring the whimsical, colorful illustrations characteristic of the era, the set includes "No. 1" (focused on nouns like animals and household objects) and "No. 3" (focused on action-oriented verbs). Each board is a tactile artifact of mid-century design, perfect for adding a nostalgic, scholarly touch to a curated library or a "Playhouse" gallery of historic ephemera.
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1. 1961 Whitman Help Yourself Picture Word Puzzle, No 3. Measures about 11 1/2" by 14 1/2". Very good condition. The puzzle pieces punch out from the back.
2. 1961 Whitman Help Yourself Picture Word Puzzle, No 1. Measures about 11 1/2" by 14 1/2". Very good condition. The puzzle pieces punch out from the back.

Measuring approximately 14.5 inches by 11.5 inches, these heavy cardboard puzzles remain in very good vintage condition. The circular puzzle pieces are designed to be punched out from the reverse, and both boards preserve their bright primary colors and crisp black typography. As honest vintage artifacts, they exhibit a gentle, storied patina reflective of their 65-year history as classroom or home-learning companions. Whether featured as a visual cornerstone for a playroom display or kept as a reference for vintage graphic design and pedagogy, these Whitman puzzles bring a heartwarming and enduring energy to any curated collection.

This item is vintage, approximately 65 years old.