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RAD/2/MAC/1/10/3
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Correspondence
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- 1980-1992, Undated (Creation)
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Six items of correspondence, one invitation, two business cards and one label
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(1929-12-11 - 1992-10-29)
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(1944-07-01 -)
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- Handwritten note from Rita and Jack to Deborah MacMillan, enclosing some of Aunt Bertel's beadwork pieces
- Handwritten note from DG, Wardrobe Supervisor at Houston Ballet, on headed notepaper, enclosing an article from the Connisseur (sic) magazine about the new rage for the great costume jewellery of the 1930s and 1940s. Mentions Ben Stevenson, Artistic Director of Houston Ballet. Dated Aug 29
- Handwritten letter from Barbara Ellmann, pleased that Kenneth MacMillan is enjoying her book, The World of Fashion Jewellery. With envelope. 20 Oct 1986
- Typed letter from Dan Klein, Director, 20th Century Decorative Arts at Christie's. Thanking Kenneth MacMillan for showing him part of his collection. Christie's would love to sell part of the collection and Dan Klein will be in contact again, 26 Oct 1988
- Handwritten letter from Mark Steinberg, with business card attached for Steinberg & Tolkein, Specialists in Period Costume Jewellery. Enclosing a brooch as a gift. With envelope. Writing paper and envelope are printed with a decorative border that includes a mermaid with stylised surround, 19 Dec 1990
- Handwritten letter card from William de Lillo, delighted that some pieces by de Lillo and his partner Robert Clarke from Kenneth MacMillan's collection have been included in the exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Mentions forthcoming exhibition in New York. With envelope, 25 Dec 1992
- Invitation to Burs and The Diamond Gallery summer collections 1979, 6 Mar 1979
- Two business cards for Janine Tomlin and Teri Scott, Antiquarius Antique Market, Chelsea, London
- Label: Sir Kenneth MacMillan Collection. Printed on card, stained across the name
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- MacMillan, Kenneth (Subject)