Marilyn Monroe’s belongings up for auction, including letter from father

Fans of the legendary Marilyn Monroe can get their hands on a piece of Hollywood history. More than 175 personal items of the late Marilyn Monroe are up for sale in a new auction.

As people The items will be available at next month’s Julien’s Auctions and TCM Present: Icons & Idols Hollywood, both in-person and online, according to reports.

Perhaps the most unusual item you can get your hands on is a handwritten note from Charles Stanley Gifford.

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“This card is the only known physical artifact that establishes a connection and communication between Gifford and his famous daughter,” he said. peopleThis also shows that Gifford handed over the card while Monroe was in the hospital.

Scott Fortner, Marilyn Monroe historian/collector and co-host of the All Things Marilyn podcast, said: “This is the only documented evidence of a relationship between Monroe and Gifford and solves the mystery of whether she knew or had contact with her biological father. ”

Julian estimates that the card will sell for between $2,000 and $3,000.

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“Dear Marylyn” opens Gifford’s message (Monroe’s name is misspelled) with pre-written sentiment. ”

Gifford then added, “A little prayer too,” in his own words, and signed, “Stanley Gifford, Red Rock Dairies, Hemett, CA.”

Other items in the collection include tubes of lipstick, false eyelashes, eyeshadow and other makeup items that belonged to Monroe, as well as her dress, photographs, letters, checkbooks and Screen Actors Guild membership cards. It is included.

Julien’s Auctions and TCM Present: Icons & Idols Hollywood will take place live December 17th and 18th at 10am PT at the Auction House’s Beverly Hills location and online at juliensauctions.com.