Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/D/1/2/2
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/D/1/2/2
Title
"Statement by Cecil Beaton"
Date(s)
- 24 January 1938 (Creation)
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1p paper
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Typewritten public apology, concerning some marginal lettering which appeared alongside an illustration by Beaton, which appeared in 'Vogue' magazine, despite never having been intended for publication. Though it is not explicitly stated, it appears that the comment may possibly have been interpreted by some as being anti-Semitic. Beaton emphasises that he is "particularly distressed that my thoughtless and really quite meaningless indiscretion should have occurred at this time of unreasoned persecution of the Jews, which I abhor and detest."