Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A4/2
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A4/2
Title
Letter to family
Date(s)
- 1928-11-11 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
8 pages paper
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Autograph letter, signed, to Mummie, Daddy, Nancy, Baba and Reggie from the Ambassador Hotel, New York. Beaton has been in New York two days, and thinks he will adore it. Has sent out letters and is starting to receive invitations. Vogue seem interested for him to do a lot for them. Admires the beauty of the city and describes the hotel and parties. Discusses Mrs Brown's concerns that her daughter Charlotte's marriage to Conde Nast's son will not take place in church. Is going to write an article on his first impressions of New York for Vogue.