Etch A Sketch

     Etch A Sketch is 60 years old. It was invented by André Cassagnes of France and subsequently manufactured by the Ohio Art Company and now owned by Spin Master of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Etch A Sketch has sold over 100 million units world wide

     On the inside surface of the glass screen is coated with aluminium powder, which is then scraped off by a movable stylus.

     I remember being shown this gadget when I was 5 or 6 years old. Anyone can make something and some people make extraordinary images. The beauty of this toy is that it allowed for all manner of creation and technical expertise. If something wasn't very good all you did was shake it and the image was gone. Calling it a toy almost does the genius of it some discredit.