Duncan Litening Yo-Yo

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Duncan
Description (Brief)
This wooden yo-yo was made by the Duncan Toys company from 1956-1959. The overall crackle design was created through a double-coat painting process. The sticker reads “Duncan ‘Litening’ Yo-Yo Top”. This was one of the first yo-yos to be packaged and sold upon a blister card.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Donald F. Duncan, Jr.
1950s
ID Number
2002.0246.15
accession number
2002.0246
catalog number
2002.0246.15
Object Name
yo-yo
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 cm x 6 cm; x 1 3/16 in x 2 3/8 in
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National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1191973
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-5bb0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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