349

(MONROE, MARILYN)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
(MONROE, MARILYN)
<b>349. (MARILYN MONROE) </b>An incredible Marilyn relic, an original pair of black plastic rhinestone studded cat's eye sunglasses, given by Monroe herself to TV legend Joe Franklin, host of The Joe Franklin Show. Measuring about 5 1/2" across, with the green glass lenses 2" across, these glasses belonged to Monroe in the early 1950s, and were given by her to Franklin in 1953 during their collaboration on one of the first biographies of her, titled <i>The Marilyn Monroe Story</i>. Along with a letter of provenance signed by <b>JOE FRANKLIN</b>, notarized May 2002, <i>"...This pair of sunglasses was given to me personally by Marilyn in 1953 in and around the time that we were preparing the manuscript of "The Marilyn Monroe Story", at her East Side apartment. Marilyn, who was as much an admirer of many in the entertainment world as she was admired at the time, was fascinated with my collection of Hollywood nostalgia...When I suggested to her that she may have some items to place within my Archives, Marilyn didn't hesitate...This wonderful pair of sunglasses was among numerous items which Monroe chose to ensconce within my Archives over the years...</i>". The frame around the left lens broken at the outer edge, a couple of rhinestones missing, else in overall good condition. A wonderful and evocative relic from the elusive star!<b>$1,500-2,000</b>