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MARILYN MONROE DRESS
A long-sleeved black velvet dress with folded cuffs and a removeable ivory satin peaked-lapel collar; probably worn without the collar and backwards in early photo sessions as MM was sometimes inventive with her clothing. Included is a reprinted black and white image of MM likely wearing this dress backwards.
Please note the zipper is broken and the collar is stained due to age.
A long-sleeved black velvet dress with folded cuffs and a removeable ivory satin peaked-lapel collar; probably worn without the collar and backwards in early photo sessions as MM was sometimes inventive with her clothing. Included is a reprinted black and white image of MM likely wearing this dress backwards.
Please note the zipper is broken and the collar is stained due to age.
Provenance
This piece is one of two that originally sold in the October 27-28, 1999 Christie's (New York) auction titled "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe;" Sale 9216, Lot 186A, Page 141 of that catalogue; final price realized was $14,950; original "Marilyn" lot tag is still attached.