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Margaret Whigham at the British Porcelain Ball
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Margaret Whigham at the British Porcelain Ball
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. Pictures as a Coalport figure of " Old Madrid" at the British Porcelain Ball held at Claridges in aid of the National Birthday Trust Fund for the extension of maternity services. The Pageant of British Porcelain introduced groups and tableaux representing various well-known varieties of British china and porcelain. Bit niche. Date: 1931
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1931 Argyll Ball Charity Dressed Duchess Fancy Figurine Margaret Porcelain Sep19 Seville Socialite Sweeny Theme Themed Whigham Coalport Miss
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This photograph captures Margaret Whigham, a British society figure and former Debutante of the Year (1930), attending the British Porcelain Ball held at Claridges in 1931. The event, organized by the Pageant of British Porcelain, aimed to raise funds for the National Birthday Trust Fund to extend maternity services. Margaret is dressed in an elaborate fancy dress, adorned with the theme of "Old Seville," as she poses next to a Coalport figure of the same name. The Coalport figure, a beautiful representation of Old Madrid, adds to the enchanting atmosphere of the evening. Margaret Whigham, later known as Mrs. Charles Sweeny and later still as the Duchess of Argyll, was a socialite whose life was marked by scandal and disgrace. Her divorce case, which involved the infamous "headless man" photographs, plunged her into penury. However, in this moment at the British Porcelain Ball, she is a radiant and elegant figure, surrounded by the beauty and grace of British porcelain. The event was an opportunity for society members to come together in support of a worthy cause, showcasing their fashionable attire and appreciation for the art of British porcelain.
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