This is a Guinness poster "Characters and scenes from London Town" by Bruce Hobbs from 1951 which helped promote the "Festival of Britain in London" held in the same year. It shows caricatured scenes and characters from Victorian London, including of course, a Guinness.
Dimensions: 17.7 in x 12.6 in (45 cm x 32 cm)
This has been printed on good quality paper and was probably part of historical marketing material from Guinness to promote the sale of calendars in the 1990s.
One of the most talented and successful art directors of his time, Bruce Hobbs produced advertising and corporate designs for such famous names as Guinness, BP and WD & HO Wills and, in a career of nearly 50 years at the top, disproved the adage that “advertising is a young man’s business”. The nickname Bruce was the result of a successful bet on the Grand National, which was won in the late 1930s by the jockey Bruce Hobbs.
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.
When framed these colourful and detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.
These posters are sent as unframed. They will be delivered in a cardboard backed envelope for protection.
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