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Beaton/A/A1/36/5
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GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/36/5
Title
Typescript letter signed to Beaton
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- 21 Dec. 1947 (Creation)
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2p paper
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(1913-82)
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Expresses annoyance at the late arrival of his letters to Beaton. Advises Beaton not to come back for '"School"'. Describes what he has been doing with the costumes and set. V.L.'s (Vivien Leigh) criticisms are 'entirely destructive'. Has triumphed in the area of hats and 'they are now resigned to having them as big as you wish'. Discusses 'brouhaha' over the coats for Sir Harry Bumper and Careless. Discusses patchwork dress. V.L. is being difficult about the wigs. They are starting on refurbishing the Aunt tomorrow.
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- Leigh, Vivien (1913-1967) actress (Subject)