Letter to Eileen Hose from American 'Vogue'
- Beaton/D/1/2/98
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- 9 June 1969
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
A letter regarding the payments made to Beaton between September 20, 1968 and June 9, 1969.
Letter to Eileen Hose from American 'Vogue'
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
A letter regarding the payments made to Beaton between September 20, 1968 and June 9, 1969.
Pamphlet intitled The Painter's Daughters chasing a butterfly
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
London, The National Gallery. 1975. Painting in focus Series ; no. 4, 'Gainsborough'. Focuses on Gainsborough's portrait of his daughters Mary and Margaret 'The Painter's Daughters Chasing a Butterfly', with black and white illustrations from the painter's other works. Features a detailed discussion of the artist and painting, and a comparison with children's portraits by previous artists, in particular Van Dyck and Hogarth.
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript essay, in which Beaton recounts meeting for lunch with the operatic singer, Olga Lynn, and the actress, Lily Elsie.
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Floral appointment book for the year 1955. Inscription on the inside cover indicates that the item was a gift to Beaton from Ava [possibly the actress, Ava Gardner, 1922-1990]. Includes entries referring to Florence circa. February 1955; Miami, 1956; leaving New York, April 1956. Also contains material relating to Greta Garbo (1905-1990).
Autograph letter signed to Beaton.
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Adored the glossy photos. His life is rather lonely. Anything that reminds him of Beaton is very precious. Asks if Beaton could visit at the end of the month.
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript pen portrait of the American author, critic and political activist, Mary McCarthy (1912-1989).
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Invoice for Conde Nast for photographs taken by Cecil Beaton. Total price: two thousand dollars.
Billie Bullivant. Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Windsor.
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
It is a long time since they have seen each other. Is disappointed because Beaton is different to anyone he knows. Warns Beaton that by becoming eccentric, he may become usual and therefore dull. Advises Beaton not to think before he speaks so that he can remain natural. At Cambridge to be clever and witty is to be Victorian and to be aesthetic is archaic. Advises Beaton not to imitate those who wish to cultivate him. Cambridge is beginning to take an interest in Beaton. They wonder if he is clever and if he is immoral. As long as Beaton is moral, he will interest them until long after he has gone down. Warns Beaton against vanity.
Bullivant, Billie (fl 1922)
Carbon copy ALS to Greta Garbo from Hotel Vendome, Paris
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Describes his hotel room. Wishes Garbo was with him. Describes an evening with Mona Williams. Mentions his 'little Greek friend'. Exhorts Garbo to ask Crocker to hurry up her nationalisation so that she will be free to meet him in New York. Begins writing again on Sunday 19 November. Refers to the process of sorting his photographs for inclusion in his Photobiography. Asks if he can use one featuring Garbo. Lists his engagements in London. Writes that he is currently in Brighton with his mother, who has been ill. Mentions his Gainsborough play. Another break in the letter and the next passage written from London. Writes that the Queen of Holland is making a state visit in London and he is having Leland Haywood and his wife to dinner. A postscript states that he would be jealous if Garbo had met the Oliviers and encourages Garbo to spend time with him.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten pages 3-4 from a play-script, in which Alexander Borgia poisons Isabella, to the despair of Cesare Borgia, his son.