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Thirteen puzzles, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century

Details

Category:
Biochemistry
Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5
type:
puzzle
credit:
Newman, M.P.

Parts

Three piece square block puzzle

Puzzle, three piece square block, one of thirteen puzzles, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, United Kingdom, 1945-1955

Measurements:
overall: 62 mm x 62 mm x 65 mm, .32kg
Materials:
pine (wood)
Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/1
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden rectangular puzzle

Wooden rectangular puzzle

Puzzle, rectangles made of two wooden pieces, connected by metal wiring, one of two, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century.

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/3
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden rectangular puzzle

Wooden rectangular puzzle

Puzzle, rectangles made of two wooden pieces, connected by metal wiring, one of two, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century.

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/4
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Hexagonal puzzle

Hexagonal puzzle

Puzzle, hexagon shaped base with painted hexagon and triangle shaped wooden pieces that attach inside the hexagon, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/5
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Painted wooden cube puzzle

Painted wooden cube puzzle

Puzzle, painted wooden cube made of multiple wooden pieces, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/6
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
3D puzzle

3D puzzle

Puzzle, 3D rectangle made of triangluar wooden pieces, painted red, green, yellow and blue, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century.

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/7
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
3D puzzle

3D puzzle

Puzzle, 3D rectangle with orange and white painted centre, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century.

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/8
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
3D puzzle

3D puzzle

Puzzle, 3D rectangle painted green, red and blue, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century.

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/9
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Irregularly shaped puzzle

Irregularly shaped puzzle

Puzzle, irregular shape, with red and yellow painted centre, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/10
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Triangular puzzle

Triangular puzzle

Puzzle, triangular with red and green painted centre, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/11
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Metal triangle puzzle

Metal triangle puzzle

Puzzle, metal triangles with wooden cork, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/12
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Metal triangle puzzle

Metal triangle puzzle

Puzzle, metal triangle with wooden hook shapes, made by Lionel Sharples Penrose, mid 20th century.

Object Number:
1989-797 Pt5/13
type:
puzzle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum