Item 5 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton

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Beaton/A/A1/90/5

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GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/90/5

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Autograph letter signed to Beaton

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  • Nov. 1973–1974 (No month or year given. Date inferred from content: Marthe Bibesco died in November 1973.) (Creation)

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They are going to spend Christmas in Venice. Mentions friends that they will be seeing. Has a black and pink evening Christmas dress. Will have to dress at a friends as there are no more slaves to 'carry me there and back so that I don't spoil my satin pink shoes'. Discusses various points about dress. Jane Abdy sent her Beaton's book. Discusses the book. Reminisces about Marthe Bibesco and expresses sadness at her death. Discusses the state of Paris. Discusses Christmas.

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