Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/25/27
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/25/27
Title
Typescript letter to Beaton
Date(s)
- 15 Mar. 1955 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
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Scope and content
Drawing showing where she is. Confesses lack of drawing ability. The huts are coloured by the earth and vegetables. Will bring Beaton back a native's hat. Believes that they are the origin of Christian Dior's beach hat. Is leaving on 25 March and arriving in New York on 6 April. Will be back in England on 22 April. Irene (Selznick) has sent a letter asking why she has received no new work from her. Has sent work but Irene has not allowed for the amount of time the post takes. Paints every afternoon. Is looking forward to seeing Beaton in New York. Has had a letter from Diana.