Grace's Guide
British Industrial History
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B. J. Friend and Co
From Graces Guide
of Gainsborough Mill, Union Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire. Telephone: Macclesfield 3874. Cables: "Beejayeff, Macclesfield"
of Stepney, London
1891 Company established by Colonel B. J. Friend
1947 British Industries Fair Advert for "Gainsborough" a speciality range of: Ladies' House Gowns; Men's, Women's and Children's Dressing Gowns in Wool, Rayon and Cotton; Ladies' Blouses; Bathing Gowns and Beach Wear. (Textiles Section - Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 173) [1]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ 1947 British Industries Fair Advert 247; and p109