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Beaton/A/A1/137/38
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/137/38
Title
Autograph letter to Beaton, from Bognor
Date(s)
- 1950–1960 (Circa. No date given) (Creation)
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4p paper
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Her favourite is the 'necromancer-cum-astrologer'. Likes the Madonna ones except for the aggressive teeth. Beaton should have told her at the time as it was 'cruel to allow an indecent exposure of the skeleton'. Her eyes have the characteristic of being practically white, 'a peculiarity shared by a white elephant'. Discusses what changes she would like Beaton to make. The angles are successful. Beaton can publish anything he likes. Tells him to make her less swarthy in the hat ones. Feels terrible about leaving the 'encumberances' at Beaton's house.