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BETTE of Newcastle-upon-Tyne..I purchased this stunning item and looking for any information.

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Melanie Jane Louise, Aug 14, 2021.

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  1. lkranieri

    lkranieri VFG Member

    The Newcastle Journal
     
    lkranieri, Aug 18, 2021
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  2. lkranieri

    lkranieri VFG Member

    Last night I very quickly tried to find an online copy of the 1950 Kelly's directory, too, but without success. If I have time today I will try again to find it.
     
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    lkranieri, Aug 18, 2021
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  3. Vintagiality

    Vintagiality VFG Treasurer Staff Member

    It would be wonderful if you could see the one from 1929 or those in the 30s. I think this jacket is 30s
     
    Vintagiality, Aug 18, 2021
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  4. Vintagiality

    Vintagiality VFG Treasurer Staff Member

    I did find a business that was dissolved in 1917 called Bette Jocille which was a partnership of two women, Betty Goldberg and Sarah Joseph. I wonder if Betty then started her own and used the name Bette. I know it’s a stretch.
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    Vintagiality, Aug 21, 2021
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  5. BonniesVintageClothesLine

    BonniesVintageClothesLine VFG Member

    Such a lovely jacket and very wearable for today! Great find!
     
    BonniesVintageClothesLine, Aug 21, 2021
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  6. Retro Ruth

    Retro Ruth VFG Member Staff Member

    London is a long way from Newcastle!
     
    Retro Ruth, Aug 21, 2021
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  7. Vintagiality

    Vintagiality VFG Treasurer Staff Member

    Yes, that’s why I said it was a stretch but maybe Betty moved :)
     
    Vintagiality, Aug 21, 2021
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  8. lkranieri

    lkranieri VFG Member

    Well, this may be another stretch, but the latest Kelly's directory I found for either 6 Ridley Place (see "South Side" near the bottom of that column) or 3 Windsor Cres(cent?) was from 1921. Neither street list mentioned Bette's Newcastle Ltd. business, but the Ridley Place listings were largely dressmakers, milliners, etc. Of note to me was that the business owner at 6 Ridley Place was dressmaker Miss Jane Eliz(abet)h Anderson...and Bette is, I believe, a nickname for Elizabeth. As I said...maybe another stretch.

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    lkranieri, Aug 21, 2021
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  9. GemGem

    GemGem Registered Guest

    Gosh I think that is spot on! Well done for such hard sleuthing!!!
     
    GemGem, Aug 21, 2021
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  10. lkranieri

    lkranieri VFG Member

    Thanks, but I wish I had your confidence in the find. I am not entirely convinced it was our Bette (Newcastle) Ltd.
     
    lkranieri, Aug 21, 2021
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  11. Vintagiality

    Vintagiality VFG Treasurer Staff Member

    I think it’s far less of a stretch than mine! I did at one point look for Elizabeths who were dressmakers or tailors in the 1916 directory since I also thought that could be her name but there were a surprisingly high number of them. Yours at the same address would be almost too much of a coincidence. Maybe later she actually registered a company. If only we can see one of those later directories…
     
    Vintagiality, Aug 21, 2021
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  12. GemGem

    GemGem Registered Guest

    Very common for an Elizabeth to be called Bette around that time. And at the same address. I agree, too much of a coincidence!
     
    GemGem, Aug 21, 2021
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  13. amandainvermont

    amandainvermont VFG Member

    What an interesting thread - vintage sleuths to be commended. And lovely jacket. I'd say 30s/late 30s?
     
    amandainvermont, Aug 22, 2021
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  14. Melanie Jane Louise

    Melanie Jane Louise Registered Guest

    I would like to say a Massive THANK YOU to everyone who has messaged and researched into the history of my beautiful jacket,you all are absolutely amazing. This forum is now my happy place I'm very overwhelmed with everyone's knowledge and enthusiasm..xx
     
    Melanie Jane Louise, Aug 22, 2021
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