Duncan Genuine Yo-Yo

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Object Details

maker

Duncan

Description (Brief)

This wooden yo-yo was made by the Duncan Toys Company in the 1930s. It has a green design with a broad red stripe. The seal reads “Genuine Duncan Yo-Yo, Reg. US Pat.” This was an early version of the Duncan Genuine Yo-Yo, produced soon after Donald Duncan bought the trademark term “yo-yo” from inventor Pedro Flores. This yo-yo's seal is reminiscent of the one used by Flores.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Donald F. Duncan, Jr.

Date made

1930s

ID Number

2002.0246.17

accession number

2002.0246

catalog number

2002.0246.17

Object Name

yo-yo

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 2.5 cm x 5.5 cm; x in x 2 3/16 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/ng49ca746a9-5bb1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1191975