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MARILYN MONROE CAPE

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A yellowish-beige silk cape with a brocade pattern depicting roses and leaves; interior is lined in champagne-colored silk; originally worn by MM with an added fur trim and a matching evening gown (both pieces are now missing) to the premiere of the James Dean film, "East of Eden" at the Astor Theatre in New York City on March 9, 1955; weights are sewn to the outside sleeve area which the fur trim once covered; heavy rusting and staining evident throughout; two Christie's tags still pinned to garment as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999. Included are reprinted images of MM wearing this cape. To order your fully illustrated Marilyn Monroe Auction Catalog please call 310-836-1818 or email monique@juliensauctions.com. Bidders: Please note that all online proxy bids must be left by Midnight on June 3rd the day prior to the sale. Shipping: All shipping fees associated with each lot will be paid in full by the winning bidders. These fees include customs duties, taxes, and insurance. Under no circumstances will lower values be declared for shipments outside of the U.S. Auction Location: Barclay Butera, Inc., 169 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, California Saturday, June 4th 2:00 p.m.

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