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Letter Over the years, Eaton's tracked events in the Empire as a means to promote its particular British-oriented view of Canadian identity. Throughout the first half of the 20th century, their windows presented a virtual timeline of Royal history.

 
Golden monarchs

“In the Shuter-Yonge corner window (of Eaton's) stand life-size figures in gold of the King and Queen in their coronation robes, sculptured by Elizabeth Wynn Wood, A.R.C.A., S.S.C.* Two large open books, their parchment pages lettered in gold, bear a quotation from ‘Crowned King of England': The monarchy is unique because it is democratic. It has taken centuries to create this ideal. Brave men have died and kings have lost their lives while the gradual evolution of democracy continued until now the King stands as the guardian of liberty.”

Telegram, May 8, 1937

* ARCA=Associate [member] Royal Canadian Academy
SSC= Sculptors' Society of Canada

1901

Royal Visit, Duke and Duchess of York

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Duke of York visit, Toronto, 1901
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-1736
Archives of Ontario, I0028770

Photo: Duke of York visit, Toronto, 1901

1911

Royal Visit, Duke and Duchess of Connaught

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Duke of Connaught visit, Toronto, 1911
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-1738
Archives of Ontario, I0028393

Photo: Duke of Connaught visit, Toronto, 1911

1912

Coronation George V

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Royal couple display, Toronto, 1911
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-1701
Archives of Ontario, I0028638

Photo: Royal couple display, Toronto, 1911

1919

Royal Visit, Prince of Wales

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Royal visit Union Jack, Toronto, 1919
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-1739
Archives of Ontario, I0028394

Photo: Royal visit Union Jack, Toronto, 1919

1936

Death of George V

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King George V memorial, Toronto, 1936
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-1723
Archives of Ontario, I0028721

Photo: King George V memorial, Toronto, 1936

1937

Coronation, George VI

To learn more visit: Planning a Royal Tribute: 1937 Coronation

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Eaton's Coronation décor, Yonge Street,
Toronto, 1937
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-1098
Archives of Ontario, I0029096

Photo: Eaton's Coronation décor, Yonge Street, Toronto, 1937

1939

Royal Visit, George VI

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College Street Eaton's tribute to George VI,
Toronto, 1939
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-1747
Archives of Ontario, I0028397

Photo: College Street Eaton's tribute to George VI, Toronto, 1939

1947

Royal Wedding, Elizabeth and Philip

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Princess Elizabeth statue, Toronto, 1947
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-1727
Archives of Ontario, I0028727

Photo: Princess Elizabeth statue, Toronto, 1947

1948

Toronto Visit, Lord Mountbatten

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Lord Mountbatten display, Toronto, 1948
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-1200
Archives of Ontario, I0028944

Photo: Lord Mountbatten display, Toronto, 1948

1953

Coronation of Elizabeth II

To learn more visit: Planning a Royal Tribute: 1953 Coronation

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Glass Buckingham Palace, Toronto, 1953
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-1717
Archives of Ontario, I0028599

Photo: Glass Buckingham Palace, Toronto, 1953

1949

Royal Visit, Queen Elizabeth

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100th Queen's Plate tribute, Toronto, 1959
T. Eaton Co. fonds
Reference Code: F 229-308-0-2425
Archives of Ontario, I0029042

Photo: 100th Queen's Plate tribute, Toronto, 1959

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