Duncan Butterfly Yo-Yo

Description (Brief):

This wooden butterfly yo-yo was made by the Duncan Toys Company from 1958-1965. It is painted with a light blue glitter enamel paint, and has a stamped gold butterfly design with the words “Duncan Butterfly Yo-Yo.” Butterfly yo-yos have beveled rims tapering inward toward the axle to improve its string catching ability. Although the Duncan company lost its trademark on the term “Yo-Yo” it retains the trademark for“Butterfly.”

Date Made: 1960s

Maker: Duncan

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2002.0246.23Accession Number: 2002.0246Catalog Number: 2002.0246.23

Object Name: yo-yo

Physical Description: wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3 cm x 5.5 cm; x 1 3/16 in x 2 3/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-4fc9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1191981

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