Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/520/74
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/520/74
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Wilsford Manor, Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Date(s)
- 21 May 1973 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
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Repository
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Michael Wishart has sent his catalogue. His paintings are "pompous" and "pretentious". Asks Beaton not to tell him as he is a good friend. Longs to praise them but is unable to come to grips with their "mediocrity". His play is roaring ahead.