Duncan Mickey Mouse Club Yo-Yo

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Duncan
Description (Brief)
This plastic yo-yo was made by the Duncan Toys Company in the 1960s. It is unopened on its original a display card reading “Duncan Official Mickey Mouse Club Yo-yo Return Top.” It has flat sides and transparent view lenses. Paper inserts feature colorful drawings of Walt Disney Company characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse. This yo-yo is one example of three Duncan Imperial Jr. models featuring Disney characters.
Location
Currently not on view
1960s
ID Number
2002.0246.54
accession number
2002.0246
catalog number
2002.0246.54
Object Name
yo-yo
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
paper (display card material)
Measurements
overall: 12.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 3 cm; 4 15/16 in x 4 15/16 in x 1 3/16 in
Place Made
United States: Wisconsin, Luck
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Record ID
nmah_1192013
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-5415-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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