Sir Francis John Bagott Watson. Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from London.

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Beaton/A/A1/552

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GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/552

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Sir Francis John Bagott Watson. Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from London.

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1960–1970 (Undated.) (Creation)

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Watson, Sir Francis John Bagott (1907-1992) Knight, art historian and museum curator

(1907-1992)

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Director of the Wallace Collection.

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St John's College Library

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Enjoyed yesterday evening. Discusses the guests. Does not suppose Beaton heard Sibyl Cholmondeley and Lillienne attack him separately about his Chinese son. Always enjoys visiting Beaton's house, but "last night was really deserving of the Nobel Prize for hostmanship".

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Item 552 - Sir Francis John Bagott Watson. Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from London.