Object Details
Description (Brief)
This white wooden yo-yo was made by Tom Kuhn around 1995 to advertise his dental practice. Its front side features an image of Kuhn, a.k.a. “Dr. Yo,” and the text "Celebrating 25 years at 2383 California St. 1970-2995". The back reads "Tom Kuhn YOYO San Francisco est. 1977."
Kuhn was first introduced to yo-yoing by the legendary "Mr. Yo-Yo," Bob Rule. He was given the nickname of "Dr. Yo" by Tom Smothers of the Smothers Brothers. Kuhn is known as the father of the modern yo-yo due to his invention of 3-in-1 design and sticker response system.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Stuart F. Crump
ID Number
2007.0158.17
accession number
2007.0158
catalog number
2007.0158.17
Object Name
yo-yo
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
string (part material)
Measurements
overall: 1 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in; x 3.175 cm x 5.715 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
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1335674