Developed by Denys Fisher in England in 1965, Spirograph is a creative design toy that uses gears, wheels and a pen to create 2D geometric patterns. The first sets were sold in the US by Kenner and soon became popular. Many different types of Spirograph sets have been sold around the world and continue to be sold today.

Spirograph. Dinky Toys Catalogue. 1971. France.

Spirograph. UK. Hamleys Christmas Book. 1983

Spirograph. US. 1975.

Spirograph. Ets De Neuter catalogue page. 1995. France.

Spirograph. Ets De Neuter catalogue page. 1995. France.

Spirograph. Meccano SA Catalogue. France. 1972.

Spiroscope. Meccano SA Catalogue Général. France. 1972.

See also TVTA’s Cassette-O-Graph

Sam’s Toy Box has some great Spirograph sets.

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