Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/194a/1/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/194a/1/1
Title
Autograph letter from Garbo to Beaton from Ritz Tower, New York
Date(s)
- Apr. 1948 (Circa: letter undated but possibly a reply to Beaton's letter of March 1948 inviting her to travel to England with him. Hugo Vickers suggests that it was written in 1954 ("Loving Garbo", 1994, p.177). Garbo was not living at Ritz Tower by that date.) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 p. paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1905-1990)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Informs Beaton that it is just as well she did not accompany him because she has been depressed. Is thinking of going to California. Asks how Beaton is. Imagines that he might visit her at any moment. Hopes he will write to her. Signs 'Love + Brownie'.