Duncan Rainbo Yo-Yo

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Duncan
Description (Brief)
This wooden yo-yo was made by the Duncan Toys Company in the 1940s. It has plain red and yellow halves advertising Rainbo brand bread. Yo-Yos were often used as advertising tools throughout the 20th century.
Location
Currently not on view
1940s
ID Number
2002.0246.14
accession number
2002.0246
catalog number
2002.0246.14
Object Name
yo-yo
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2.5 cm x 4 cm; x in x 1 9/16 in
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Sports & Leisure
Yo-Yos
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1191972
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-5d37-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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