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OPUS 1949. Lady Beecham ( Betty Humby , the pianist ) will show the Americans what Britain can do as one of the visual arts-dress designers -when she accompanies her husband ,Sir Thomas Beecham , the conductor , on his forthcoming visit to the United States . She has bought an extensive all-Britain wardrobe for the trip and will be ambassadress of fashion . Aware of the average American woman's love of shopping in stores , Lady Beecham has bought all her outfits at leading London stores . PICTURES SHOWS:- LADY BEECHAM having a fitting of a burgundy velvet dinner gown for her American trip. The gown has a swathed collar, framing the neck, and grouped velvet covered buttons down the front. Notes to fashion editors: This dress is by Marshall and Snelgrove. 17 October 1949