Vintage Ohio Art Etch A Sketch

This is a classic 'Magic Etch A Sketch Screen' drawing toy manufactured by the Ohio Art Company. The item features the iconic rectangular red plastic frame and two circular white control knobs located at the bottom corners. The top of the frame displays the brand name in gold-colored cursive lettering flanked by a small logo on the top left. Below the screen, embossed text indicates technical and safety information common to vintage and mid-century production models. The screen itself is made of glass, internally coated with aluminum powder that is displaced by a stylus to create dark grey lines. Physically, the item shows signs of moderate wear, including surface scuffs on the red plastic and some minor yellowing of the white knobs, which is typical for its age. The screen appears clear but contains some internal residue or 'ghosting' from previous drawings. Based on the branding style and font, this unit likely dates from the late 1960s to mid-1970s. The craftsmanship is robust, utilizing heavy-duty plastic and a mechanical internal pulley system that defines the mid-century era of American toy manufacturing.

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