Duncan Starburst Whistler Yo-Yo

Description (Brief):

This steel Duncan yo-yo was made by the Cayo Manufacturing Company in the 1930s. It has flat sides and a red, yellow and blue starburst lithograph seal design on both halves. There are two small air holes that make a whistling sound when the toy is spun. The decal reads “Genuine Duncan Whistling Yo-Yo.” The Duncan Toys Company contracted its metal yo-yos to the Cayo Manufacturing Company until World War II.

Date Made: 1930s

Maker: DuncanCayo Manufacturing Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2002.0246.03Accession Number: 2002.0246Catalog Number: 2002.0246.03

Object Name: yo-yo

Physical Description: steel (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3 cm x 6 cm; x 1 3/16 in x 2 3/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-5c59-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1191961

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