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My Mystery Saving Sam Advertising Display Figure

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Gas, Oil, and Service Signs831 of 1626Carter in the WildVINTAGE ATLAS TIRES ADVERTISING SIGN
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    Posted 9 years ago

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    breadburger
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    I've had this very cool advertising figure for 30 years. It's 22" high and made of papier-mâché. Saving Sam was an advertising character of Western Auto Supply Co. I think the figure dates from the 1920's, but if you have more information, I would love to know.

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    1. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 9 years ago
      nice saveeeeeeeeeeeeee.
    2. theantiquefind, 8 years ago
      That is really a great looking display!
    3. breadburger, 8 years ago
      He is blushing... perched right where I can see him from my desk.

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