ORIGINAL CARDBOARD TARGET SHOT BY AD TOPPERWEIN.

ORIGINAL CARDBOARD TARGET SHOT BY AD TOPPERWEIN. Ad Topperwein and his wife traveled the country in the early to mid-20th century performing shooting exhibitions on behalf of ammunition companies. Part of the performance included shooting the silhouette of a subject usually on a tin sheet, but with World War II and the need for metals, he used a sheet of cardboard for this image of Uncle Sam. Inscribed “Shot by Ad Topperwein, Winchester Western, August 28/42”. Housed in a simple wood frame. SIZE: 24″ w. x 30″ h. CONDITION: Very good. Overpainted in white except top left corner where inscription is written. 1-8347 AT (800-1,200)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	510	$460.00	ORIGINAL CARDBOARD TARGET SHOT BY AD TOPPERWEIN. Ad Topperwein and his wife traveled the country in the early to mid-20th century performing shooting exhibitions on behalf of ammunition companies. Part of the performance included shooting the silhouette of a subject usually on a tin sheet, but with World War II and the need for metals, he used a sheet of cardboard for this image of Uncle Sam. Inscribed “Shot by Ad Topperwein, Winchester Western, August 28/42”. Housed in a simple wood frame. SIZE: 24″ w. x 30″ h. CONDITION: Very good. Overpainted in white except top left corner where inscription is written. 1-8347 AT (800-1,200) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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