Fred Tait. Postcard to Beaton.
- Beaton/A/A1/517
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- 9 Sep. 1977
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
They had a "heavenly" time with the Trees. Describes his trip.
Tait, Fred (fl 1977)
Fred Tait. Postcard to Beaton.
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
They had a "heavenly" time with the Trees. Describes his trip.
Tait, Fred (fl 1977)
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Los Angeles
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Was delighted to hear from Beaton. Discusses his card. Mentions Romain and the book she is writing. Discusses the difficulties of her book. R. has just returned from 5 weeks in Tahiti and Fiji. Discusses travel plans. Is coming to London soon and passing through Ireland. Is staying with Dana Wyater, who is doing Brando's first production, "Shake hands with the Devil". Discusses the production. Asks if Beaton is interested in doing any pictures. Discussion of 'R's' book, "Lady L". Would like Beaton to do a jacket for the book. Herve Alphand and his new wife have visited. Discusses other guests. Asks Beaton about his plans for books and plays.
Autograph postcard signed to Beaton, from Athens
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Gives brief history of bronze fragment shown on front of postcard. The town is the most charming Turkish city he has seen so far. Describes the town.
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Is sitting by his favourite café. The weather is beautiful and the flower stalls across the street are unbelievable. Hopes Beaton is having similar weather. Will see him when he gets back.
Clarissa Eden. Postcard to Beaton, from St. Raphael.
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Meant to telephone after leaving Scotland but left a day early to stay with Janet Kidd and Patrick. The house is very enjoyable. Is coming home next weekend.
Eden, Anne Clarissa (b 1920) Countess of Avon, née Spencer-Churchill
Lady Lettice Ashley-Cooper. Postcard to Beaton, from Isle of Mull.
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Is spending the week in a cottage on the Isle of Mull. Visit has been enhanced by finding a book of Beaton's on the shelf. Visited a cave in a storm.
Ashley-Cooper, Lady Lettice (b 1911)
Autograph postcard signed to Beaton, from Patmos
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Describes a monastery he has visited.
Autograph postcard signed to Beaton, from Athens
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Could not resist sending Beaton a postcard of a marvellous wall decoration. Has met two friends of Frank Tate on the ship.
Autograph postcard signed to Beaton, from Athens
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
The most beautiful pots and vases are not reproduced on postcards. Has found the best one he can.
Autograph postcard signed to Beaton, from Milos
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
The Greek islands are pleasant to visit for their 'water, weather and charming ambience'. Is still enjoying the trip.