Maplin Electronics Supply 1979 Socks
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Description: Maplin Electronics Supply was founded in 1972 by Roger Allen and Doug Simmons who were frustrated by the difficulty they had in obtaining components for their home electronic projects. They started up a mail-order business in Doug's attic in Rayleigh, Essex, England, producing a catalog of electronic components from which fellow enthusiasts could order an endless number of parts and pieces. The business soon expanded beyond mail order when the guys opened their first retail store in 1976. This design is based on Maplin's futuristic style logo that came into play in the late '70s and complemented the sci-fi and fantasy artwork that adorned their catalogs.
