Don Duncan Autographed Yo-Yo

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Black and gold yo-yo, front
Black and gold yo-yo, back

Object Details

maker

Duncan

Description (Brief)

This black and gold plastic yo-yo has the signature of Donald Duncan founder of the Duncan Toys Company. Duncan Toys produced yo-yos from 1929-1965. Duncan was well known for marketing tactics that made the yo-yo a sensation during the 1930s.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Stuart F. Crump

ID Number

2007.0158.24

accession number

2007.0158

catalog number

2007.0158.24

Object Name

yo-yo

Physical Description

plastic (overall material)

cardboard (part material)

string (part material)

Measurements

overall: 1 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in; x 3.175 cm x 5.715 cm

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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure

Sports & Leisure

Yo-Yos

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Children

Sports and Recreation, general

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-658f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1335683