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Miss Margaret Whigham and Lord Selby
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Miss Margaret Whigham and Lord Selby
Margaret Whigham (1912 - 1993), British society figure, debutante of the year in 1930. Later Mrs Charles Sweeny, after marrying the American golfer, and then Duchess of Argyll, whose scandalous divorce case, involving the photographs of the " headless" man plunged her into disgrace and penury. Pictured in 1931 with Lord Selby at Mrs Woolley-Harts house-warming party wearing the same dress as she is in picture number 12837818. Date: 1931
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1931 Argyll Debutante Duchess Gown Hart Margaret Oct19 Selby Sweeny Whigham Woolley Housewarming Miss
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In this photograph from 1931, the radiant Miss Margaret Whigham graces the occasion of Mrs. Woolley-Hart's house-warming party with her elegant presence. The young society figure, who was crowned Debutante of the Year in 1930, is pictured here in an exquisite evening gown, adorned with intricate beading and a flowing train. Her natural beauty is accentuated by her confident and graceful demeanor, as she poses alongside Lord Selby. Miss Whigham, born in 1912, was a prominent figure in British high society, known for her captivating charm and impeccable style. This photograph, taken at the house-warming party, is a testament to her timeless elegance and the allure that drew the attention of many prominent figures of the era. However, Miss Whigham's life was marked by a series of scandalous events that would plunge her into disgrace and penury. After marrying the American golfer, Charles Sweeny, she became Mrs. Sweeny. Later, she would marry the Duke of Argyll, becoming the Duchess of Argyll. Her divorce from the Duke, which was marked by a sensational trial, involved the infamous "headless man" photographs, which added to her downfall. Despite the challenges she faced later in life, this photograph captures a moment of joy and elegance in the early years of Miss Margaret Whigham's life, as she shines in her beautiful gown at Mrs. Woolley-Hart's house-warming party.
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