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January 25, 1977

Sheila dear,

Your envelope via Marielle was delivered last Friday when I had a splendid long luncheon with her and Bill. It was a little like old home week because Bill and I had so much background in common and because of their love for you. Then when I walked into their apartment and exclaimed how beautifully the interior design by Alvin Lustig held up after all the years, they all but fell on their faces. Who would recognize a design by A.L. after all these years.

And so it went; as you can see by the enclosed I talked them into sharing the cost of the color ATT shot and we also discussed the series of articles which they were enchanted with; the one on the Decorative Arts of Latin America will come first because it is possible that the show will be in NY in May and they will plan to reproduce in color some of the better pieces which are so badly reproduced in the original publication.

I certainly agree that you and Daniel cannot show WITH Polly Hope; but let me pursue correspondence with Todd Catlin, an old friend, and even perhaps with the AFA (Wilder  Green) who might be persuaded to circulate the show in the US and have it go to more important places than just Albany or Syracuse. Vamos a ver.

Have been trying to get away for a brief holiday but no luck at last minute reservations. I need some rest before I tackle the Eames project in Mexico. In Mexico I can be reached at Calle de Cordoba 23A (Eduardo's house) telephone number 905, 525, 2838 just in case. Of course will be in touch with Ricardo.

Tell Cristobal that he and I are alike-only that I seem to be headless these days whether its school (my first lecture today) or anything. The frigid weather,the snow, being a dog mother in the city while Corbu recuperates is more than I can handle at the moment.
How pleased I am that Nina can help you - and you help her. She is a rare good young one and I miss her.
The Segals seem to feel that you and I are not only an unbeatable combination but a combustible combination - ah alliteration. Besos, abrazos,

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PS Reinhold is reneging on Jacks bio-monograph; what to do: Keep this entre tu et moi.