Barbara Woolworth Hutton
1 portrait of Barbara Woolworth Hutton
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Barbara Woolworth Hutton
by Yevonde
black and white reprint on card mount, 30 January 1953
11 1/8 in. x 8 5/8 in. (283 mm x 219 mm) image size
Purchased, 2008
Photographs Collection
NPG x131740
Sitterback to top
- Barbara Woolworth Hutton (1912-1979), Socialite, heiress and philanthropist who was wed eight times, including marriages to Cary Grant and Prince Igor Troubetzkoy. Sitter in 9 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Yevonde (Madame Yevonde) (Yevonde Middleton (née Cumbers)) (1893-1975), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 915 portraits, Sitter in 15 portraits.
Events of 1953back to top
Current affairs
A combination of low pressure in the North Sea, hurricane force winds, and high tides result in the Great Flood of 1953. With no warning system many were trapped in their homes as 20-foot waves crashed on the coast; hundreds were killed at sea and on the east coast.John Hunt's British Expedition conquers Everest. News of the achievement reached Britain on the day of Elizabeth's coronation.
Art and science
Frances Crick and James Watson discover the double helix structure of DNA. Uncovering DNA's chemical make-up revolutionised our understanding of the building blocks of life.Ian Fleming publishes his first James Bond novel, Casino Royal.
Chad Varah founds 'The Samaritans' helpline.
International
Joseph Stalin dies four days after suffering a stroke. It has been suggested that Stalin was assassinated, as he was denied medical assistance for over a day after he was found; many suspect that he was poisoned. On his death Georgy Malenkov became leader of the Soviet Union.Comments back to top
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