Duncan Bowling Ball Yo-Yo

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Object Details

maker

Duncan

Description (Brief)

This plastic yo-yo was made by the Duncan Toys Company in the 1960s. Resembling a black bowling ball, it was made as a promotion for Amflite’s bowling line. It was one of the last lines Duncan produced before it was bought by Flambeau Products Corp. in 1968. The success of the bowling ball model prompted Duncan to create an entire "Sportsline" series of yo-yos imitating balls from various sports.

Location

Currently not on view

Date made

1960s

ID Number

2002.0246.48

accession number

2002.0246

catalog number

2002.0246.48

Object Name

yo-yo

Physical Description

plastic (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 6 cm; x 2 3/8 in

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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure

Sports & Leisure

Yo-Yos

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-5e2a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1192007