Documentation
Catalogue a Puzzle Collection
Create stable IDs and record names, makers, materials, dimensions, provenance and solution status.
Open sectionCollector resources
Collecting and Preserving Puzzles
Practical guidance for cataloguing, photographing, handling and preserving puzzle collections and instruction sheets.
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Identification
Photograph a Puzzle for Identification
Capture the views, scale and piece details needed for reliable comparison.
Open sectionPreventive care
Care for Wooden Puzzles
Reduce damage through careful handling, stable storage and cautious cleaning.
Open sectionPaper and digital preservation
Preserve Puzzle Instructions
Store, scan, name and back up paper sheets so they remain useful and searchable.
Open sectionConservation caution
Valuable, antique, lacquered or damaged objects may need advice from a qualified conservator. The guidance here focuses on low-risk preventive care rather than restoration.