Goody Filipino Twirler

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Goody
Description (Brief)
This wooden yo-yo was made by the Goody Manufacturing Company in the 1950s-1960s. Goody was a main competitor of the Duncan Toys Co. who had trademarked term “yo-yo.” Instead, Goody called their products “Filipino Twirlers,” in reference to the toys' presumed Filipino origins.
Location
Currently not on view
1950s-1960s
ID Number
2002.0246.16
accession number
2002.0246
catalog number
2002.0246.16
Object Name
yo-yo
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 cm x 5.5 cm; x 1 3/16 in x 2 3/16 in
Place Made
United States: New York, New York City
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Sports & Leisure
Yo-Yos
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1191974
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-5e18-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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