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Beaton/A/A1/36/9
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- 12 Jan. 1948 (Creation)
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Expresses relief that Beaton has approved all of the patterns. Describes the 'rumpus' over V.L.'s (Vivien Leigh's) striped dress. It has been discovered that she does not have much time to change from the yellow and white dress into her balldress. Feels uneasy about the paisely dress as 'the insufferable' James Brown does not think it will look nice. Complains about James Brown and the wardrobe team. Maud will be at the dress rehearsal on 30 January to report to Beaton about it. Discusses argument with the '"sugar mouse"' about shoulder straps. Describes his mother's encounter with the fishmonger. Suspects that Beaton is in trouble with Deborah Harker for buying all the furniture from a different place. Discusses Dali show and other artists.
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- Leigh, Vivien (1913-1967) actress (Subject)