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Frisbee:Peace Frisbee

The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester , United States

Frisbee and its antecedents--paint-can lids, pie tins, Morrison's Flying Saucer, and Pluto Platters--have been sailing across college campuses, municipal parks, and beaches for decades. Wham-O's Frisbee began as a collaboration between William Frederick Morrison of Southern California and two officials of a small company which produced sling shots. Using Morrison's design, Wham-O produced its first Pluto Platter in 1957. The name changed to "Frisbee" when Samuel Kerr of Wham-O heard ivy leaguers warn "Frisbee" before letting their platters fly. Although "trick" or specialty Frisbees have appeared in years hence, the basic toy has remained unchanged.

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  • Title: Frisbee:Peace Frisbee
  • Location: China
  • Subject Keywords: sport, recreation, frisbee
  • Type: More Toys
  • Medium: plastic
  • Object ID: 115.86
  • Credit Line: Gift of William Tribelhorn
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