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Oriental Trading Company American Flag Yo-Yo

Object Details

Description (Brief)
This steel yo-yo was made by the Oriental Trading Company in the 1990s. This yo-yo has flat sides and a red, white, and blue American flag design on both halves. The Oriental Trading Company, begun as a gift shop in Omaha, is a large wholesale company that sells arts and crafts, toys and novelties.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Oriental Trading Company
Date made
1990s
Credit Line
Donald F. Duncan, Jr.
Physical Description
steel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2.5 cm x 5.5 cm; x in x 2 3/16 in
Object Name
yo-yo

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