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Half sheet authentic vintage Guinness Christmas advertising poster from around 1965.
Key Details & Background
• The Artwork: The poster shows a festive grandfather clock adorned with holly and mistletoe hanging above two iconic, anthropomorphic pints of stout. The foam on the pints forms cheerful, smiling faces looking up at the clock, styled after the famous advertising illustrations created by artist John Gilroy.
• The Slogan: It features the classic seasonal marketing tagline: "Christmas—that's GUINNESS TIME".
• Design Purpose: This illustration was widely used across billboards, magazine advertisements, and promotional showcards in the mid-1960s to tie the brand to holiday celebrations. |
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