Sponsors and Curators The Museum of Yo-Yo History is a labor of love, and we would not be able to stay up-to-date with exhibits without the support of our sponsors and curators. Big thanks go to One Drop Design and Duncan for supplying us with their latest models, YoYoExpert for their help and support, and to Cody Orr, TotalArtist and YoYoBrothers™ for allowing us to use their collections! If you're a manufacturer, or just a big collector and you want to help support the Museum drop me at line at chimera@yoyomuseum.com National Yo-Yo string skein with patches Exhibit #5028 Type Production Condition Mint Date 1970 To 1974 Owner Rob Davies Compare This original skein of 100% cotton yo-yo string, accompanied by unused award patches, dates to the early 1970s and is directly connected to the National Yo-Yo campaign era in Canada. The materials were originally retained by a family member of a campaign worker who was active during that period. While working on the campaign, the individual stayed at a relative’s home in British Columbia's Lower Mainland and left the items behind in a bag stored in a closet. The bag remained untouched in that closet for decades. Approximately four years ago, I acquired the contents after noticing that the owner had posted images of a few badges that were clearly never sewn onto any garment. After contacting him to ask about their origin, I learned that he still had the full set of materials. I offered to purchase the entire group, and he agreed. When the items are fully unpacked and cataloged, I will attempt to confirm and document the campaign worker’s name through his cousin, if contact information is still available. This find serves as a reminder of how many historically significant yo-yo artifacts have survived simply because they were set aside, and how important it can be to ask questions about their origins. Other Views Large 2005-2026 Software © David W. Hall Content by David W. Hall & Rick Brough