Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/D/1/2/57
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/D/1/2/57
Title
Letter to Beaton
Date(s)
- 10 February 1955 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1905-2001)
Biographical history
Editor of 'Vogue' magazine, 1940-60.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Typescript letter, concerning the unsuitability of the photographs taken by Beaton for the 'What to Wear With What' feature to be included in the April issue. Withers writes that she believes that Beaton did not spend enough time and care in taking the photographs, and if he is no longer interested in their fashion features, then the magazine will cease to offer the work to him. She suggests meeting to discuss the issue over a drink before she leaves for New York at the end of the month. Contains heavy pencil annotations on reverse page, difficult to read.