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Rex Whistler - Livres du Mois
In honour of Rex Whistler's birthday I have compiled a collection of books about his life and works. There is currently an exhibition at...
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- Dec 25, 2022
- 1 min
The Vein in the Marble by Stephen Tennant & Pamela Grey - Livres du Mois
The Vein in the Marble is a book of verse, tales and illustrations formed through a collaboration between Stephen and his mother Pamela...
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- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
Wilton House - Enchanting Havens
"Wilton House, home to the 18th Earl and Countess of Pembroke, provides a fascinating insight into British history. Built on the site of...
Lilium
- Apr 20, 2022
- 1 min
My Brother Aquarius, Poems by Stephen Tennant - Livres du Mois
In celebration of Stephen's birthday I have scanned My Brother Aquarius, Poems by Stephen Tennant. The book can be read here in its own...
Lilium
- Dec 26, 2021
- 2 min
Reddish House - Livres du Mois
As a Christmas present to you all I have scanned the auction catalogue for Cecil Beaton’s Reddish House, held on the 9th-10th June 1980....
Lilium
- Aug 29, 2021
- 5 min
Charmed Lives & Literary Salons, Memoirs & Biographies Part 2 - Livres du Mois
In August's Livres du Mois we explore more of the memoirs and biographies that I find myself returning to time and time again. These...
Lilium
- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
Edythe Baker - Muses & the Beau Monde
Edythe A. Baker, born August 25, 1899, was an American jazz pianist. For a more detailed account of her life then read the article on...
Lilium
- May 12, 2021
- 3 min
Lord David Cecil - Muses & the Beau Monde
Lord Edward Christian David Gascoyne-Cecil, CH, born 9 April 1902, was a British biographer, historian, and scholar. David Cecil was the...
Lilium
- Apr 28, 2021
- 6 min
The Curious Pleasures of Wandering years, Diaries & Biographies - Livres du Mois
In April's Livres du Mois we explore the diaries, biographies and autobiographies that I find myself returning to time and time again....
Lilium
- Apr 25, 2021
- 5 min
Tilly Losch - Muses & the Beau Monde
Ottilie Ethel Leopoldine Herbert, Countess of Carnarvon née Losch, born November 15, 1903, known professionally as Tilly Losch, was an...
Lilium
- Apr 21, 2021
- 1 min
Paintings and Fantasies by Stephen Tennant
To celebrate Stephen Tennant's 115th birthday I have photographed the exhibition catalogue of 'Paintings and Fantasies by Stephen...
Lilium
- Apr 14, 2021
- 5 min
Maxine Blossom Miles - Muses & the Beau Monde
Maxine "Blossom" Miles, born 22 September 1901 as Maxine Forbes-Robertson, was a British aviation engineer, socialite, and businesswoman....
Lilium
- Apr 7, 2021
- 1 min
Anna May Wong - Muses & the Beau Monde
Anna May Wong, born Wong Liu Tsong; January 3, 1905, was an American actress, considered to be the first Chinese American Hollywood movie...
Lilium
- Mar 17, 2021
- 4 min
Lady Ottoline Morrell - Muses & the Beau Monde
Lady Ottoline Violet Anne Morrell, born 16 June 1873, was an English aristocrat and society hostess. Her patronage was influential in...
Lilium
- Feb 17, 2021
- 5 min
James Lee-Milne - Muses & the Beau Monde
(George) James Henry Lees-Milne, born 6 August 1908, was an English writer and expert on country houses, who worked for the National...
Lilium
- Feb 10, 2021
- 6 min
William Chappell - Muses and the Beau Monde
William Chappell, born 27 September 1907, was a British dancer, ballet designer and director. He is most noted for his designs for more...
Lilium
- Feb 3, 2021
- 4 min
Adele Astaire - Muses & the Beau Monde
Adele Astaire, born Adele Marie Austerlitz, later known as Lady Charles Cavendish; September 10, 1896, was an American dancer, stage...
Lilium
- Jan 31, 2021
- 8 min
In the Time of Moss Roses, Stephen Tennant's Library - Livres du Mois
In January's Livres du Mois I share with you The Contents of Wilsford Manor, a catalogue containing the sale of the contents of Stephen...
Lilium
- Jan 27, 2021
- 3 min
Sacheverell Sitwell - Muses & the Beau Monde
Sir Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell, 6th Baronet CH, born 15 November 1897, was an English writer, best known as an art critic, music critic...
Lilium
- Jan 6, 2021
- 4 min
Laurence Whistler - Muses & the Beau Monde
Sir Alan Charles Laurence Whistler CBE, born 21 January 1912, was a British poet, writer and artist, working in particular in glass...
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