Cheerio Yo-Yo
Yo-Yo
1930s (manufactured)
1930s (manufactured)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Wood and string Yo-Yo.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Cheerio Yo-Yo (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wood and string |
| Brief description | Wooden 'Cheerio' yo-yo made in Canada by Kitchener Buttons Ltd in the 1930s |
| Physical description | Wood and string Yo-Yo. |
| Dimensions |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | Pat. Pending Reg. Des No 752823 Famous Cheerio, Made in Canada Yo-Yo (Mark stamp in gold printed on one of the halves of the object) |
| 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 is also called 'quiz' or 'bandalore'. |
| Credit line | Given by Mr C. Ford, Kent [85/1426] |
| 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. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | MISC.74-1991 |
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| Record created | February 20, 2004 |
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