Don Duncan Autographed Yo-Yo

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Duncan
Description (Brief)
This black and gold plastic yo-yo has the signature of Donald Duncan founder of the Duncan Toys Company. Duncan Toys produced yo-yos from 1929-1965. Duncan was well known for marketing tactics that made the yo-yo a sensation during the 1930s.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Stuart F. Crump
ID Number
2007.0158.24
accession number
2007.0158
catalog number
2007.0158.24
Object Name
yo-yo
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
cardboard (part 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
National Museum of American History
Subject
Children
Sports and Recreation, general
Record ID
nmah_1335683
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-658f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Black and gold yo-yo, front
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