Beginners Yo-Yo
Yo-Yo
1930s (manufactured)
1930s (manufactured)
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| Place of origin |
Yo Yos are first mentioned in Greek historical records about 500BC which makes them one of the earliest recorded toys in the world. They are most famously associated with the Donald Duncan, who bought the trademark of the word 'Yo Yo' in 1932. This is an example of a 'Beginners' Yo Yo.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Beginners Yo-Yo (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted wood, string |
| Brief description | Yo Yo, wooden, made by Duncan, probably made in the USA, 1930s. |
| Physical description | Red and Black wooden Yo-Yo, with a red string. It has gold lettering on the red side. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Genuine / Beginners / Yo Yo / Reg U.S. Pat Off. / Duncan' |
| Object history | Purchased for Must Have Toys Exhibition |
| Summary | Yo Yos are first mentioned in Greek historical records about 500BC which makes them one of the earliest recorded toys in the world. They are most famously associated with the Donald Duncan, who bought the trademark of the word 'Yo Yo' in 1932. This is an example of a 'Beginners' Yo Yo. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.65-2004 |
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| Record created | August 6, 2008 |
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