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40 x 60 vintage poster, titled "Christmas Is Coming," was designed by the prolific illustrator John Gilroy. It is a festive variation of his famous "Guinness for Strength" campaign, which originally launched in 1934 and famously depicted workers carrying heavy steel girders.Key Details of the PosterArtist: John Gilroy, who designed over 50 posters for Guinness between 1930 and the 1960s.Original Date: Circa 1940.Design: For this "Christmas special," Gilroy replaced the usual steel girder with Santa Claus effortlessly carrying a massive Christmas tree log over one shoulder.Background: In the distance, reindeer pull a sleigh filled with gifts, including a visible bottle and glass of Guinness.
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