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NEVADA, Duchess of Braganza, née Stoody Hayes (1885–1941).
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NEVADA, Duchess of Braganza, née Stoody Hayes (1885–1941).
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €500
Voluntary lot
Description
NEVADA, Duchess of Braganza,
née Stoody Hayes (1885–1941).
The Duchess’s diary for the year 1923, written in a
small blue percaline notebook bearing the inscription ‘Diary’,
68 pages, 8vo, text in English. An interesting document on the
life of the Duchess, who was then living in Paris at 14 Place Vendôme.
A photographic portrait of her is included.
Good overall condition.
Translation: 4 January: ‘Posed for photos. Dress from Jay’s Bassano.
Cigarettes from Keckeristh and Mr Faldi (?). Saw the cabaret girl last night.
” – 11 January: “He doesn’t care about me in the slightest. Spent the whole
day today without seeing me and in the clubs too; seems he just wants everything
he can get from me.” – 13 January: “He’s on my mind all the time.
He’s so handsome; he loves only me. He’ll make sure things are sorted out.
” – 20 January: “Visited the President today. Mr Vasconcellos and the lawyer
came round last night. The President says he’ll take on my case.” – 8 June: “ Left
Lisbon with nothing, saw Ad-Rego” (Admiral Rego) - 24 June: “ Ad-Rego is dead
” - 7 July: “nothing – went to kiss Mrs Sutro” - 10 July: “Saw
Mr Carl’s wife at the Russian Ball. Hated the whole thing. They were with the posh Tommy
” – 14 July: “Lunch at Ranelagh Park with Sir George Hastings and the Qs. Saw
a magnificent match at the Royal Enclosure ” – 15 July: “Boring lunch
at Lady Butterfield’s, met Lady Michelham and her son.” – 16 July: “
Lunch at Mary Borden’s. Curly hair” – 26 July: “Went with Mr de
Pedraza to Blickling Hall, Norfolk. Magnificent. Royal chambers, mine a
George II bed. Travelled from London with Mr and Mrs Buscaron, Miss Carvahal, and Mr
de Pedraza in three and a half hours. ” – 2 August: “My darling’s birthday. Dear D.
turned up. News concerning D.’s affairs. I am very worried.” – 4 August: “
Went duck and woodcock hunting. 0 ducks. Saw Mr de R. then went hunting.
Willie was lovely.” – 8 Aug: “Danced late with him” – 16 Aug: “He called me.
I heard his voice on the phone. 190 miles. He’s going to Pikes Hust on Tuesday .” – 28
January: “Went to Panther’s. Letter from Dominguez Ferreira, Minister for
Foreign Affairs. He, Vasconcellos and Vianna will be witnesses tomorrow for some
administrative paperwork.” – 29 January: “Went to Judge M. Carvalho’s today.
Everyone was there and the trial began. Need Maria Pia’s death certificate. What
a liar that Montez is!” – 23 August: “Hunted hares. Lots of them.
He got all but one, which he shot at. All in all, a good day.” – 10 November: “Dined
at Mr Selfridge’s with Prince Serge Wiazemsky, the Gibbons and the Selfridges. Mr
P. had guests at Berkly. Sad.” 29 November: “Thanksgiving 9am.
Dinner with P. and Andrea (?) de Gourea at the Ritz Paris.” - 4 January: “Yesterday David
asked for more money. He’s had 80 in 7 days. He came on the Thomas on 27
Dec. I’m sick of it. Can’t keep in touch with him at all.” 5 January:
“Lee very low” – 17 January: “very ill. Only a few days to live”.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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