Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/598/4
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/598/4
Title
Typescript letter signed to Beaton, "typed in semi-gloom of air-raid shelter".
Date(s)
- 13 Sept. 1940 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
3p paper
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Discusses some "general points of editorial collaboration". Has no room in Vogue for detached illustrations. Asks Beaton to think of his contributions in terms of features. Asks him to keep in touch as much as possible. It is harder to effect a constructive exchange of opinion by telephone or notes. Requests that he gives him advance notice of sittings. Asks him to avoid any delay where possible and asks for his suggestions on which models to use. Discusses using different paper that is suitable for Beaton's method of retouching. Discusses his photographic requirements.