Royal Super Deluxe Chico Yo-Yo

Royal Chico Super Deluxe yo-yo in original packaging, front

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Royal Chico Super Deluxe yo-yo in original packaging, front
Royal Chico Super Deluxe yo-yo in original packaging, back

Object Details

maker

Royal Tops Manufacturing Co.

Description (Brief)

This red "Chico Super Deluxe" yo-yo was made by the Royal Tops Manufacturing Company during the 1950s and 1960s. "Chico" was the nickname of Royal's founder, Joe Radovan, who was known to wear a sombrero during contests.

The yo-yo features Royal's crown and chevron logo above a yellow scroll. This example is mounted within a blister pack featuring illustrations of children's playing with yo-yos. The back of the package has instructions for doing tricks.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Stuart F. Crump

ID Number

2007.0158.02

accession number

2007.0158

catalog number

2007.0158.02

Object Name

yo-yo

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

plastic (packaging material)

cardboard (packaging material)

string (part material)

Measurements

overall: 6 3/4 in x 4 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 17.145 cm x 11.43 cm x 3.81 cm

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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure

Sports & Leisure

Yo-Yos

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Children

Sports and Recreation, general

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-5ae5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1335093