A puzzle called Fifteen Everywhere, presented in a small cardboard box illustrated with a humorous scene depicting a line of figures marching in unison, in a graphic style typical of the Belle Époque. The game consists of twenty-five small cubes numbered from 1 to 5 and a printed grid serving as a model. The aim is to arrange the cubes correctly to reproduce the combination shown on the sheet, with each row and each column totaling fifteen. This type of brain teaser, combining calculation and logic, was among the most popular educational pastimes at the beginning of the 20th century.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5×9.5×2cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, corners of the lid are open, signs of wear ✦ Contents: Original box with 25 numbered cubes and game model sheet
A small mathematical puzzle typical of the intellectual amusements of the Belle Époque - sought after for its ingenious principle and humorous illustration.
