Duncan Hi-Li Paddle Ball Toy

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Description (Brief):

This yellow and black wooden paddleball game was made by the Duncan Toys Company in the 1950s. The paddle is attached to a red rubber ball by a thin rubber cord. The paddle reads “Duncan’s Official Hi-Li, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off., Champion No. 99.”

Date Made: 1950s

Maker: Duncan

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2002.0246.60Accession Number: 2002.0246Catalog Number: 2002.0246.60

Object Name: toy

Physical Description: wood (paddle material)rubber (ball material)Measurements: overall: 29 cm x 14 cm x 1.5 cm; 11 7/16 in x 5 1/2 in x 9/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-56a2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1192020

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