Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/130/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/130/1
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Berlin
Date(s)
- 15 Oct. 1920–15 Oct. 1930 (Circa. No year given) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(d 1932)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has not heard from Beaton for years except that he gets into the papers every now and then. Gathers 'with great disgust' that Beaton is going to America. Asks if Beaton really wants to photograph 'all those accents'. Discusses what he has been doing. Expects to be in Paris in November. Discusses various acquaintances. Is being photographed by Baron Bucoviek. Is writing a book on Paris. Discusses 'Silhouette'. Discusses the opera. German "Vogue" wants him to work for them. Suggests Beaton come to Berlin for a week.
With brief manuscript note by Beaton headed 'When in love'.