Yomega Phantom Brain Yo-Yo

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Object Details

maker

Yomega

Description (Brief)

This translucent plastic yo-yo was made by Yomega in the 1990s. Called the Phantom because of its translucent plastic, it features Yomega's trademarked "Brain," an internal clutch mechanism that helps beginners by automatically causing the yo-yo to return.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Donald F. Duncan, Jr.

Date made

1990s

ID Number

2002.0246.46

accession number

2002.0246

catalog number

2002.0246.46

Object Name

yo-yo

Physical Description

plastic (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 3.5 cm x 5.5 cm; x 1 3/8 in x 2 3/16 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/ng49ca746a9-5023-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1192005