Yo-yo - Wikipedia
A demonstration, showing the downward move of a yo-yo. A yo-yo (also spelled yoyo) is a toy consisting of an axle connected to two disks, and a string looped around the axle, similar to a …
Yo-Yo History in America - Smithsonian Institution
It was being used by Pedro Flores, a Philippine immigrant who began selling a toy labeled with the name, “yo-yo,” meaning “come-come” in the native language of the Philippines. By early …
Yo-yo | History, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica
The yo-yo is an ancient toy, the earliest known references to it dating back to Greece about 500 bce. It is believed, however, that the yo-yo originated in China at a much earlier date. During …
Museum of Yo-Yo History - yoyomuseum.com
You have found the most comprehensive archive of yo-yo images, historical memorabilia, and information in the world. Whether you're a long-time yo-yo collector, or just looking for that …
Out of this World: A Brief History of the Yo-Yo
May 8, 2017 · In the 1800s, the English term for a yo-yo was a bandalore, and English royalty made it their toy of choice. Here in the United States, two Ohio inventors filed an 1866 U.S. …
Museum of Yo-Yo History
Welcome to the Museum of Yo-Yo History: You have found the most comprehensive archive of yo-yo images, historical memorabilia, and information in the world. Whether you're a long-time …
Who Invented the Yo-Yo? - ThoughtCo
Jul 1, 2019 · The British called the yo-yo the bandalore, quiz, or the Prince of Wales toy. The French used the name incroyable or l'emigrette. However, it is a Tagalog word, the native …
Museum of Yo-Yo History
Our carefully curated, searchable archive is brimming with photos and detailed descriptions of everything from rare vintage yo-yos to the latest designs, clothing, patches, artwork, and …
History of the Yo-Yo – Tom Van Dan Elzen
On November 20, 1866, James L. Haven and Charles Hittrick from Cincinnati, Ohio, made history by receiving the very first patent for a yoyo in the United States. Their design, ingeniously …
History of the Yo-Yo – Valerie Oliver – Museum of Yo-Yo History
The yo-yo’s origins, much like its nature, are shrouded in mystery and motion. While many believe it likely first appeared in ancient China, the earliest recorded reference comes from Greece …