I Hate Mondays Poster - Original Vintage 1981 Minerva Monkey Ape Chimpanzee Art

I Hate Mondays Poster - 1981 Pace Minerva Choppers Chimpanzee

Original 1981 Pace Minerva poster featuring Choppers the chimpanzee.

Classic poster featuring "Choppers," the beloved chimpanzee star dressed in a suit. Choppers was famous in Britain for her role as Ada Lott in the iconic PG Tips tea adverts, becoming a pop-culture phenomenon throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Circa: 1981

Choppers' Story:

Choppers was rescued as an infant from Sierra Leone and cared for at Twycross Zoo, where she lived for over 40 years. As the last surviving "Tipps family" chimp, Choppers' legacy lives on in film, advertising, and collectible memorabilia.

Product Details:

• Subject: Choppers the chimpanzee
• Title: "I Hate Mondays"
• Publisher: Pace Minerva
• Year: 1981
• Size: 36" x 24"
• Condition: Very good, never hung
• Packaging: Original plastic wrap

Condition:

Very good condition. Preserved in original plastic wrap since production. May show wavy texture from storage (flattens when hung or framed). Never hung, minor edge wear possible.

Perfect For: PG Tips collectors, British advertising memorabilia enthusiasts, or anyone appreciating vintage novelty posters and 1980s pop culture.

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