Yo-Yo
1990 (manufactured)
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Large yo-yo of lacquered hard wood and varnished with white cord.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lacquered hardwood |
| Brief description | Yo-Yo of lacquered hardwood, made in France in 1990 |
| Physical description | Large yo-yo of lacquered hard wood and varnished with white cord. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Gallery label | Group of yo-yos, 1950-1990
The yo-yo is said to have originated in ancient China and is shown on Greek pots around 500 BC. In England from 1700-1800, it was also called a 'quiz' or 'bandalore'. |
| Credit line | Given by Hal;ina Pasiesbska, France 1990. [90/447] |
| Object history | Given by Halina Pasiesbska, France, 1990. |
| Historical context | The yo-yo has been used as a toy, weapon and stress reliever. The toy yo-yo has been around for thousands years. Yo-yos were used a wepaons in the Philippines during the 1500s. Hunters would set in trees and attack animals using a rock on the end of a string. This weapon could be used over and over gain. The rock developed into a carved piece of wood and yo-yoing became the national pastime. In Europe in the 1700s, particularly in France and England, yo-yoing became popular among the aristocracy as a game, but also as a way of keeeping calm and relaxed. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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| Accession number | MISC.49-1990 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2004 |
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