Even though more than four decades have passed since the death of Marilyn Monroe, she is still considered a sex symbol and popular icon. Marilyn lived a relatively short life, but packed so much into it that her pop culture influence still lives on today and includes many fans that were born long after she passed on.
- Born: June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles County
- Baptised as Norma Jean Baker
- Died: August 5, 1962 of a probable suicide
Marilyn Monroe Model Release
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Authentic Marilyn Monroe items continue to get high bids, as an example this Marilyn Monroe snap shot and model release was signed as Norma Jean. Auction was held by Julien's Auctions in October 2005 and sold for $3120.
A Most Expensive Dress
This could be one of the most expensive dresses ever auctioned off, the dress worn by Marilyn Monroe at the Madison Square Garden President Kennedy birthday celebration. What did it sell for? Well over a million dollars!Eternity Band from Joe DiMaggio
Marilyn's diamond band from Joe DiMaggio and the invitation "Happy Birthday, Mr. President. New York's Birthday Salute to President Kennedy" Madison Square Garden, May 19, 1962" both sold for many times the original estimate!Fake Monroe Autograph on Antique Roadshow
Autograph Collector Magazine reports on a "major error with a Marilyn Monroe signed photo. Now anyone can make an occasional error when authenticating, especially when the authentication is done in a hectic venue like the Road Show. But when the expert goes on with a narrative which is totally incorrect, it must be addressed."Happy Memories Marilyn Monroe Cookie Jars
Several companies have produced Marilyn Monroe cookie jars, the most valuable of which are the Happy Memories jars shown here. Other companies producing new Marilyn Monroe collectibles are Clay Art in the late 1990s and Vandor.Joe DiMaggio - Marilyn Monroe Autographed Baseball
Sold by Heritage Auctions, this baseball signed during a spring training session, sold for almost $200,000.Also see text price list of assorted Joe DiMaggio items sold by Hunt Auction, Spring 2006. Several Marilyn Monroe items were sold including her passport and an autographed photograph.
