Burritt Bros MOV Home Collection

Graphic, hand-crafted rugs inspired by the history and iconography of Vancouver are available exclusively at Burritt Bros Floors. A proud partner of the Museum of Vancouver (MOV), Burritt Bros' rug design team created a series of five history-infused rugs that let you bring a piece of our city right into your home. For each piece sold, the museum earns a royalty to help support its great work to celebrate and preserve our city's story and operate school tours.
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a black and white sign with words on it
Bus Scroll This rug is based on a bus scroll that listed destinations along the Oakridge bus line in Vancouver. Vancouver's public transit system completed its transition from streetcars to buses, "from rails to rubber" by 1955. There was public enthusiasm for the new electric trolley buses that passengers found quieter and cleaner than the well-worn streetcars. #vancouver #rugs
an old map is hanging on the wall
Map of Metro Vancouver his rug based on a map showing the major car routes through Greater Vancouver was published by the Automobile Club of Vancouver about 1935, in the lead up to the excitement of Vancouver's Golden Jubilee celebrated in 1936. Note the absence of the Lions Gate Bridge ( opened in 1938) and of Highway 1 (opened in 1962). The original map is surrounded by small advertisements addressing the motorist's every need - parking garages and motor lodges, auto repair shops and sightse
Street Car Runner This rug is based on a streetcar scroll that listed destinations along the Number 18 route in Vancouver. Streetcar service along the Main to Hastings stretch began in 1891, with the stretch between Main and 16th Avenue added in 1902 as service was extended to the Mount Pleasant district. The scroll itself dates from about 1950-1955. Hip To Be Square, Mount Pleasant, City Art, Home Collections, Rug Design
Street Car Runner This rug is based on a streetcar scroll that listed destinations along the Number 18 route in Vancouver. Streetcar service along the Main to Hastings stretch began in 1891, with the stretch between Main and 16th Avenue added in 1902 as service was extended to the Mount Pleasant district. The scroll itself dates from about 1950-1955.
an area rug with stamps on it in brown and beige colors, including the word love
Corporate Seals This rug is based on the corporate seals used by Vancouver businesses and charities in the hundred years between about 1890 -1990. Among the seals are those for the municipalities of South Vancouver (incorporated into Vancouver in 1929), Vancouver Lodge No. 10 of the Independent Order of Good Templars (Crusaders for Temperence), and the Vancouver Gas Company (founded in 1886 with the City itself).
there is a sign that has been written on the wall in front of some windows
Riot Board Rug After the riot on June 15th, 2011 following the Vancouver Canucks' loss in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, broken windows were hastily boarded up with plywood. The day after, citizens met to clean up Vancouver and left messages on the boards- condemning the violence and professing their love for the city. Museum of Vancouver (MOV) received 86 of the boards.
a living room filled with furniture and a large painting on the wall above it's coffee table
Riot Board Rug After the riot on June 15th, 2011 following the Vancouver Canucks' loss in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, broken windows were hastily boarded up with plywood. The day after, citizens met to clean up Vancouver and left messages on the boards- condemning the violence and professing their love for the city. Museum of Vancouver (MOV) received 86 of the boards. The rugs are produced by, and available at Burritt Bros. Carpet & Floors #vancouver