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Sketch cover featuring Barbara Hutton, 1939
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Sketch cover featuring Barbara Hutton, 1939
Cover of The Sketch magazine featuring Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, formerly Miss Barbara Hutton (1912-76). Hutton, the Woolworths heiress, dubbed, poor little rich girl by the press was a socialite and philanthropist. Reventlow was the second of her seven husbands, and during her marriage to him in the 1930s, suffered verbal and physical abuse. Date: 1939
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This cover image from The Sketch magazine, dated 1939, showcases the enigmatic figure of Barbara Hutton, once known as the 'poor little rich girl' of society. Born in 1912 as the heiress to the Woolworth fortune, Hutton's life was a whirlwind of wealth, scandal, and heartache. Here, she is depicted as Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, having recently married the Danish nobleman, Count Lennart Haugwitz-Reventlow. The marriage was Hutton's second, and it was a tumultuous one. Reports of verbal and physical abuse during their union were rampant in the press, casting a dark shadow over the glamour and allure of her socialite lifestyle. Despite the hardships, Hutton remained a dedicated philanthropist, using her wealth to support various charitable causes. The cover of The Sketch magazine captures Hutton's beauty and elegance, her striking features accentuated by the photography. Her regal posture and the elegant headpiece she wears add to the air of sophistication and mystery that surrounded her. The image serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, a time when the lives of the wealthy and famous were closely followed and scrutinized by the public. This cover is a testament to the enduring fascination with the lives of the rich and famous, and the power of the media to shape public perception. It is a historical artifact that offers a glimpse into the complex and often tumultuous world of Barbara Hutton, a woman who defied the expectations of her privileged upbringing and lived her life on her own terms.
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