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Typewritten letter, regarding a print publication of the Queen Mother.

Hose writes that Beaton has never officially taken photographs of the Marquesa Casati, but that while visiting her house in South Kensington shortly before she died, he managed to take several surreptitious photographs, without the Marquesa's full consent. Hose encloses two of the snapshots with the letter. She also asks whether the negatives of a black dress from COCO may be returned to Beaton at Tallmey's convenience.

An invitation for Beaton to accompany Allene Talmey to Spain for the purpose of photographing the main characters in the film 'Nicholas and Alexandra'.

Typescript letter regarding the publication of photographs of the poets, Cecil Day Lewis and W. H. Auden. Hose writes that Lewis has agreed to pose for a photograph by Beaton and that this will be arranged shortly. Beaton has also recently taken pictures of Auden, which have not yet been published, but which Vreeland may like to include in her series of poets.

A typewritten letter, regarding Beaton's arrangement to fly to the U.S. on 20th October 1954, and his desire to know the period Quintero would prefer for his set designs.

Typescript letter, concerning a financial transaction.

Letter from Eileen Hose, regarding the possible inclusion of a photograph of a set design for "The School for Scandal" alongside a review of the Comédie-Française's production.

A typewritten letter, in which Hose passes on Beaton's comments regarding the costume samples Rendell has sent to him.

A typewritten letter, in which Hose asks whether Bing would confirm that he would like Beaton to complete his set and costume designs for 'Turandot' by April 1960. If so, then he must hear from Yoshio Aoyama straight away, with his suggestions and complete dress chart.

A typewritten letter, in which Hose (who is possibly not the author) confirms that Weissberger will negotiate the terms of Beaton's contract as a designer for 'Turandot' with Rudolf Bing. Hose reminds Weissberger of the unanticipated amount of work Beaton was asked to do for 'Vanessa', and adds that he cannot be expected to supply as many technical drawings and variations of expensive models for 'Turandot'. The drawings which he produced for 'Vanessa' cost almost as much as he was paid for them. Hose mentions this so that just such another eventuality may be covered by the terms of the contract from the beginning. She concludes by writing that Beaton will probably need an assistant for his work on 'Turandot' and that he will most likely ask Bob Randolph.