"Burroughes Furniture Store"

Date1933

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Kathleen Speake, 1985.

Object number1985.043.010

Label TextFounded in Toronto, the F. C. Burroughes Furniture Company Limited opened a London location in 1932, located at Dundas and Wellington Streets. The store eventually moved to Wellington Square Mall in 1960, before the building was demolished in 1972. This painted advertisement is one of many created by George Speake (1903-1981), an artist and signwriter who worked for C. E. Marley Limited. Speake worked for the company through its name changes, starting in the 1920's when it was called The Signry Limited and when it was renamed in 1927 to C.E. Marley Ltd. Outdoor Advertising, Electric Signs and Show Cards.

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