Object Details
maker
Royal Chico Toys, Inc.
Description (Brief)
This wooden yo-yo was made by Royal Chico Toys in the 1950s. There is a red and yellow graphic of a crown (made to resemble the Crown of England) on a blue and white decal seal reading “Royal Special, Official Tournament Top.” This yo-yo is in its original packaging, which reads “Royal Champions in Action, watch them on TV.” Royal was a major, mid-century maker started by Filipino immigrant Joe Radovan.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Donald F. Duncan, Jr.
Date made
1950s
ID Number
2002.0246.53
accession number
2002.0246
catalog number
2002.0246.53
Object Name
yo-yo
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
paper (display card material)
Measurements
overall: 17 cm x 11 cm x 5 cm; 6 11/16 in x 4 5/16 in x 1 15/16 in
Place Made
United States: New York, New York City
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1192012