Object Details
maker
Duncan
Description (Brief)
This developmental prototype for a whistling yo-yo was made by the Duncan Toys Company. It is made of stained wood with slotted pink and white plastic center pieces (diaphragms) attached to each half. There are eight small air holes on each side that produce a whistling sound when spun. Duncan’s previous whistling yo-yos were metal and manufactured by the Cayo Manufacturing Company. This example is likely an attempt by Duncan to self-produce a wooden whistler.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
2002.0246.21
accession number
2002.0246
catalog number
2002.0246.21
Object Name
yo-yo
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
plastic (center material)
Measurements
overall: 4 cm x 6 cm; x 1 9/16 in 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
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1191979