Duncan Yo-Yo Winner Ribbon

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Object Details

maker

Duncan

Description (Brief)

This red cloth award ribbon was given by the Duncan Toys Company in the 1950s to yo-yo tournament champions. It features a drawing in black of Duncan mascot Mr. Yo-Yo performing the trick “Rocking the Cradle.” It reads “Duncan Yo-Yo Champ.” The ribbon is attached to a blue and white round pin reading “Duncan Yo-Yo Tourney Expert.”

Location

Currently not on view

Date made

1950s

ID Number

2002.0246.63

accession number

2002.0246

catalog number

2002.0246.63

Object Name

ribbon

Physical Description

fabric (ribbon material)

metal (pin material)

Measurements

overall: 12 cm x 4 cm; 4 3/4 in x 1 9/16 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-56a4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1192024