The Flapper – Life, 1922 (Large) Wooden Puzzle – 422 Pieces

Step into the Roaring Twenties with The Flapper, a 422‑piece wooden puzzle featuring the iconic 1922 Life Magazine cover by illustrator Frank Xavier Leyendecker.

Laser‑cut from 5 mm linden plywood, the puzzle includes ~30 whimsies inspired by the inventions, fashions, and motifs of the Jazz Age — many of them multipart for added challenge. The art‑deco cut pattern mirrors the bold geometry of the era, blending historical illustration with playful design.

Packaged in a premium magnetic‑closure box, this signature edition is as display‑worthy as it is satisfying to solve.

Why It Matters

1922 was a landmark year: Gerald Hayter launched Victory as the brand name for his pioneering wooden puzzles, while Leyendecker’s Flapper captured the spirit of a new generation. With bobbed hair, shorter hemlines, and a liberated lifestyle, the flapper became a symbol of freedom and modernity — a cultural shift echoed in the fashions of Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Jean Patou, and Madeleine Vionnet.

This puzzle connects two legacies: the birth of modern puzzling and the rise of the Jazz Age icon.

About the Artist

Frank Xavier Leyendecker (1877–1924) was a German‑American illustrator celebrated for his magazine covers, advertisements, and stained glass work. Trained at the Académie Julian in Paris, he worked alongside his brother J.C. Leyendecker, one of the most influential illustrators of the early 20th century. His Flapper cover remains a quintessential image of 1920s glamour and wit.

Key Features

• Artwork: The Flapper, Life Magazine cover (1922) by F.X. Leyendecker

• Cut design: Aidan Knowles

• 422 irregular wooden pieces, ~30 whimsies (many multipart)

• Material: 5 mm linden plywood

• Dimensions: 438 × 343 × 5 mm (approx. 17.25 × 13.5 × 0.25 in)

• Premium magnetic‑closure packaging for display and storage

• Article code: 23503 | Barcode: 5056461101775