Object Details
depicted
Smothers Brothers
maker
Hummingbird Toy Company, Ltd.
Description (Brief)
This wooden "Smothers Brothers" yo-yo was made by the Hummingbird Toy Company in 1988. The yo-yo is unopened upon its original yellow, red and black display card that also holds an owner’s manual. Silhouette images of the brothers holding musical instruments are printed on the card. The yo-yo has flat sides and a stamped drawing of Dick Smothers (1939- ). The Smothers Brothers were a duo comedy variety act who parlayed their song “Yo-yo Man” into a successful instructional video and yo-yo line.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1988
ID Number
2002.0246.52
accession number
2002.0246
catalog number
2002.0246.52
Object Name
yo-yo
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
paper (display card material)
Measurements
overall: 15 cm x 17 cm x 3 cm; 5 7/8 in x 6 11/16 in x 1 3/16 in
Place Made
United States: New York, Arcade
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1192011