Duncan Imperial Tenite Yo-Yo

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Object Details

maker

Duncan

Description (Brief)

This plastic yo-yo was made by Duncan Toys Company from the 1950s to early 1960s. Made of the clear plastic Tenite, it was part of Duncan’s “Imperial” line. Featuring a chevron logo, this model was the original standard for the Duncan Imperial. Later Imperial's featured a fleur-de-lis instead of a chevron. The hot stamped seal reads “Duncan Imperial, Tenite, Yo-Yo Tops.”

Location

Currently not on view

ID Number

2002.0246.33

accession number

2002.0246

catalog number

2002.0246.33

Object Name

yo-yo

Physical Description

plastic (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 3 cm x 5.5 cm; x 1 3/16 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/ng49ca746aa-5b89-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1191991