HMV was founded in London, England on July 20, 1921 and is headquartered in Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom. The company's original inspiration for their dog logo came from Francis Barraud's painting of his dog Nipper listening to an Edison cylinder phonograph, which was adapted into a trademark used in HMV stores today. While originally depicting a detailed painting of Nipper, the logo has evolved over time to become a simplified pink and black dog silhouette with the letters "HMV" included.