Duncan Tournament Yo-Yo

Description (Brief)
This wooden yo-yo was made by Duncan Toys Company during the 1930s-1940s. It is black with a printed gold label and black lettering. Duncan “Big G” Genuine yo-yos such as this were required for official Duncan contests in the early 1930s.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
yo-yo
Date made
1930s-1940s
maker
Duncan
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 cm x 6 cm; x 1 3/16 in x 2 3/8 in
ID Number
2002.0246.13
accession number
2002.0246
catalog number
2002.0246.13
subject
Sports & Leisure
Yo-Yos
See more items in
Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Yo-Yos
Data Source
National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center

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