Maker:

Duncan  Search this

Physical Description:

plastic (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 3 cm x 5.5 cm; x 1 3/16 in x 2 3/16 in

Object Name:

yo-yo

Description (Brief):

This plastic yo-yo was made by Duncan Toys Company from the 1950s to early 1960s. Made of the clear plastic Tenite, it was part of Duncan’s “Imperial” line. Featuring a chevron logo, this model was the original standard for the Duncan Imperial. Later Imperial's featured a fleur-de-lis instead of a chevron. The hot stamped seal reads “Duncan Imperial, Tenite, Yo-Yo Tops.”

Location:

Currently not on view

ID Number:

2002.0246.33

Accession number:

2002.0246

Catalog number:

2002.0246.33

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Yo-Yos

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-5b89-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1191991