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Margaret Whigham on front cover of the Sketch
Miss Margaret Whigham drawn by society portraitist, Olive Snell on the front cover of The Sketch in 1930, the year of her coming out as a debutante. The pictured accompanied news that her mother was to be given a dance on 1 May, audaciously right at the start of the London Season. In 1933, Margaret married American golfer Charles Sweeny and became the Mrs Charles Sweeny name-checked by Cole Porter in You re the Top. She later married Ian Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll and their subsequent divorce case was the sensation of the time. Date: 1930
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Miss Margaret Whigham graced the cover of The Sketch magazine in 1930, marking the beginning of her debutante season in London society. The striking portrait, expertly drawn by renowned society portraitist Olive Snell, captured the youthful beauty and elegance of the young debutante. The news accompanying the image announced that her mother would be hosting a dance on the very first day of the London Season, an audacious move that generated significant publicity. Margaret's debutante year was filled with glamour and excitement, setting the stage for her future as a prominent socialite. In 1933, she married American golfer Charles Sweeny, and their union was name-checked in Cole Porter's popular song "You're the Top." Margaret's life continued to be filled with intrigue and scandal when she later married Ian Campbell, the 11th Duke of Argyll, leading to a highly publicized divorce case that was the talk of the town. This cover image of Margaret Whigham, taken from The Sketch magazine in 1930, offers a glimpse into the glamour and intrigue of London society during the 1930s. The portrait, drawn by the talented Olive Snell, perfectly encapsulates the beauty and allure of a young debutante on the cusp of a bright future.
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