Guinness Archive, Diageo Ireland

The Guinness Toucan

In the 1930s and 40s, Benson's advertising produced a series of famous posters featuring the artwork of John Gilroy. The Guinness Toucan has been associated with the famous beer ever since.

Guinness Archive, Diageo Ireland

The Guinness Toucan
Guinness Archive, Diageo Ireland

The Guinness Toucan

In the 1930s and 40s, Benson's advertising produced a series of famous posters featuring the artwork of John Gilroy. The Guinness Toucan has been associated with the famous beer ever since.

Guinness Archive, Diageo Ireland

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The Guinness Archive is a treasure chest preserving over 250 years of Guinness company and brand history. The collection reflects the development of the Guinness Brewery in Dublin from its foundation in 1759, documenting the work of Brewery departments, trade and social conditions as well as the global development of the Guinness brand. The collection comprises of paper material (including personnel files of past employees), advertising, photographs and film, memorabilia and artefacts.

Website : www.guinness-storehouse.com/en/Archive.aspx

Address:
Guinness Archive  
Guinness Storehouse
St. James’s Gate
Dublin 8

Contact: Eibhlin Roche Guinness Archivist
Phone: +353 1 4714557
email: guinness.archives@diageo.com

Opening Hours:

Open by appointment Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5pm