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Sir Robert Throckmorton and Miss Margaret Whigham
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Sir Robert Throckmorton and Miss Margaret Whigham
Miss Margaret Whigham (1912 - 1993), later Mrs Charles Sweeny and then Duchess of Argyll, pictured at the Dinner of a Hundred Hosts at the Park Lane Hotel during the London Season of 1932. With her is Sir Robert Throckmorton, 11th Baronet (1908 - 1989). Date: 1932
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1932 Argyll Aristocracy Aristocrat Dinner Duchess Hosts Hundred Lane Margaret Nightlife Season Socialite Socialites Sweeny Whigham Miss Throckmorton
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In this elegant black-and-white photograph, Miss Margaret Whigham, later known as Mrs. Charles Sweeny and the Duchess of Argyll, is captured in the height of the London social scene at the Dinner of a Hundred Hosts held at the prestigious Park Lane Hotel during the 1932 London Season. The London Season, a series of social events and debutante presentations, was a significant part of British high society in the early 20th century. Miss Whigham, born in 1912, is dressed in an exquisite evening gown, her face illuminated by the soft glow of the hotel's lighting. She is seated next to Sir Robert Throckmorton, the 11th Baronet, who is known for his distinguished appearance and impressive lineage. Sir Robert, born in 1908, cuts a dashing figure in his formal attire, adding to the opulence of the scene. The Dinner of a Hundred Hosts was a grand event attended by the crème de la crème of British society. The photograph captures the essence of the 1930s socialite era, with its glamour, sophistication, and air of exclusivity. The image is a testament to the rich history of British aristocracy and the importance of social events in shaping the social fabric of the time. Miss Whigham's life was marked by numerous marriages and scandals, but this photograph immortalizes a moment in time when she was a young, unmarried socialite, basking in the limelight of London's high society. Sir Robert, on the other hand, continued to uphold the traditions and responsibilities of his noble title. This photograph is a reminder of the past, a glimpse into a bygone era of elegance and refinement.
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