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John Gilroy
Rare Original Vintage Advertising Poster Guinness Bottle Royal John Gilroy

1930s

About the Item

Rare original vintage Guinness advertising poster - Bottle Royal Guinness Is Good For You - featuring a fun Alice in Wonderland themed illustration by the notable artist John Gilroy (John Thomas Young Gilroy; 1898-1985) depicting a unicorn and lion having a boxing match while Alice and the King of Hearts watch on, Alice holding a tray with a pint of Guinness on it, in the background, the title above and below with a conversation between Alice and the King - "What are the Lion and the Unicorn fighting for?" said Alice. "They both want a Guinness," said the King, "and there's only one left." "Does the one that wins get the Guinness?" asked Alice. "Dear me, no!" said the King. "The one that's had the Guinness wins." - set within a green and black line border and (With acknowledgments to Macmillan & Co, Ltd.) in small italics at the top. One of the world's most popular beer drink brands, Guinness is an Irish dry stout founded by Arthur Guinness in Dublin in 1759. The successful advertising campaign slogan "Guinness is good for you" became well known worldwide from the 1930s. Printed in Great Britain by S.C Allen and Company Ltd London. Horizontal. Good condition, staining, minor creasing, repaired tears, backed on linen.
  • Creator:
    John Gilroy (1898 - 1985, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1930s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 40.16 in (102 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, staining, minor creasing, repaired tears, backed on linen.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU43614469892
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