Coca-Cola Bob Rola World Champion Yo-Yo

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Description (Brief):

This plastic yo-yo was made by the Duncan Toys Company in the 1950s. It has a pink body and clear rounded sides. It features an image of yo-yo champion Bob Rola on one half and multi-colored dots on the other. It reads “Duncan Yo-Yo for Coca-Cola World Champion,” and “Best Wishes, Bob Rola.”

Date Made: 1950s

Maker: Duncan

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Donald F. Duncan, Jr.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2002.0246.37Accession Number: 2002.0246Catalog Number: 2002.0246.37

Object Name: yo-yo

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-5790-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1191996

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