Italian Yo-Yo Pin

Description (Brief):

This pin was made in Italy by the Duncan Toys Company during the 1950s. It is metal, shield-shaped, and colored red, blue, and silver. It reads “Coca-Cola, Yo-Yo Duncan Esperto,” (Coca-Cola Duncan Yo-Yo Expert.)

Date Made: 1950s

Maker: Duncan

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Italy: Lombardy, Milan

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure, Sports & Leisure, Yo-Yos

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Credit Line: Donald F. Duncan, Jr.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2002.0246.62Accession Number: 2002.0246Catalog Number: 2002.0246.62

Object Name: pin

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5.5 cm x 6 cm x .5 cm; 2 3/16 in x 2 3/8 in x 3/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-3598-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1192022

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