$12,160
A one-page handwritten and signed letter from Marilyn Monroe to Allan "Whitey" Snyder, dated December 22, 1960. In full, "Dear Whitey, Happy Holiday to you and Beverly and your family, even though you are making up Doris Day! Love, Marilyn." On Monroe's personal embossed stationery and envelope. Snyder was Monroe's makeup artist throughout her career, including for the films Niagara (20th Century Fox, 1953 ), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century Fox, 1953) , How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953) , River of No Return ( 20th Century Fox, 1954) , There’s No Business Like Show Business, The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955) , Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956) , Some Like It Hot (United Arists, 1959) , Let’s Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960), and The Misfits (United Artists/Seven Arts, 1961). Snyder also did Monroe’s makeup for her funeral in 1962. 9 by 6 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-03-31
