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Marilyn Monroe Owned & Worn 1950's Midnight Blue Illusion Lace and Full Taffeta Dress.
This stunning midnight blue illusion lace dress with full taffeta skirt was owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. The dress is short-sleeved midnight blue illusion lace with a tulle bodice and full midnight blue taffeta skirt. The dress is a magnificent example of the style of cocktail/evening dress of that period, and it is very easy to see Marilyn wearing it.
Provenance Marilyn gifted this dress to Hollywood hair stylist to the stars Sydney Guilaroff, as she knew he collected famous people's items, and she often gave him pieces to add to his collection.
Size: Bust 36, Waist 26, Hips 36.
Condition: Very good vintage condition.
Authentication Signed and notarized letter of provenance from Sydney Guilaroff dated 6/10/1995. This letter refers to the color of the dress as black, and as it is such a very dark blue it is easy to see how he could be mistaken. However, this is the letter of provenance for this exact dress. Also comes with a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity