$4,375
A group of three vintage black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe as a child. An image of Monroe and another child on the beach is inscribed on the back "The Blonde is Norma Jeane [crossed out and rewritten in pencil 'Marilyn Monroe'] and the other is Dona, my Chum's little girl. P.S. Just two little (illegible)." An image of Monroe on the beach alone is marked on verso "Marilyn Monroe age 3 1/2 yrs." The final image is of Monroe and another child sitting on a bench. Marked on verso "Marilyn Monroe age 2 1/2 yrs." The photographs were taken when Monroe was living with her foster parents, Albert and Ida Bolender. Each, 3 3/4 by 4 3/4 inches Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-11-09