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Chairs Used On-Set in the Marilyn Monroe 1952 Movie "Bus Stop"

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Title: Chairs Used On-Set in the Marilyn Monroe 1952 Movie "Bus Stop"

Description: Set of 4 red painted oak Western side chairs used in the 1952 film "Bus Stop" starring "Marilyn Monroe". These chairs be easily seen throughout the film. Please see the last 2 pictures for reference., Chairs were originally purchased by the shop owner from the 20th century Fox property department in 1987 and come with original paperwork from the sale. Dimensions: 32 in.Hx13 in.Wx14 in.D 3 sets Available USA, circa 1950.

Dimensions: Dimensions:
Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)Seat Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950
Condition:
ExcellentWear consistent with age and use. Condition-Good: chairs shows signs of age with wear and some scratches to the legs and frame, upholstery in very good condition clean with no tears. Overall this sets looks good for it’s age and use it movies.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: SKU000044601stDibs: LU947434252692

Reserve: $1,185.00

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Chairs Used On-Set in the Marilyn Monroe 1952 Movie "Bus Stop"

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