Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
A typewritten letter, in which Beaton says he cannot agree to drop Design "D" for the shoes, though of course he does not want an exorbitant charge for the creation of the peasant boots.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
A typewritten letter, in which Beaton writes that he has been making models of some of the scenes and ground plans. He also has a number of costume designs, but will wait to show these to Aoyama in person when he arrives in New York later in September.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter, concerning revised set designs.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter, concerning set designs.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
A typewritten letter, concerning photostats for the set designs.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter, concerning set designs.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typescript letter, in which Beaton explains that he has drawn up some sketches which now appear to contradict the ideas presented by Aoyama. While he concedes that he would be prepared to make alterations to Act II, according to Aoyama's suggestions, he requests that Aoyama be prevailed upon to allow Beaton to execute his plans for Act I as desired.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
A typescript letter from Beaton, in which he writes how he thinks his play could be done on television in England and /or other European countries. Heard of an agent in London who is used to dealing with the continent, Dr Suzanne Czech. Asks Freedman and asking whether he would agree to Czech taking care of this. Reports Cyril Connolly's praise of the play.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter; Beaton praises Aoyama's work on 'Madame Butterfly' and expresses his anticipation in working with Aoyama for the 'Turandot' production. He also discusses particular set designs for the opera.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Typewritten letter, in which Beaton voices his initial concerns in working with Yoshio Aoyama, and requests clearer information regarding what exactly is expected from him in terms of his sketches.
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy (1904-1980) Knight, photographer