Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/231/4
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/231/4
Title
Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from London
Date(s)
- 5 July 1957 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1900-1988)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Discusses ideas for Beaton's design for the jacket of "Voltaire and Emilie". Nancy suggests something with scientific instruments, but he prefers the idea of Voltaire in bed with Emilie reading to him. The final title is "Voltaire in Love".