Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Erno Laszlo Receipts and Account Statement, 1958
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: This original account statement from dermatologist Erno Laszlo is dated July 8, 1958 and records cosmetic products and treatments provided to Monroe between June and July of that year. Addressed to her secretary Mary Reis, the statement reflects the administrative structure supporting Monroe’s personal care and professional appearance.
The document lists a balance due of $1,211.22 and is accompanied by eighteen supporting invoices detailing individual preparations and services. A handwritten notation confirms that the account was settled by check on July 31, 1958.
Laszlo developed customized skincare regimens for Monroe during one of the most professionally active periods of her career. His treatments formed part of the ongoing maintenance required to sustain her screen presence and public image.
Preserved among Monroe’s personal files, these records provide clear documentation of the specialized care and logistical coordination involved in managing her appearance.
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Collector’s Note
As a collector, I find records like these useful because they show how much professional support was required to sustain Marilyn Monroe’s public image.
These statements and invoices from Erno Laszlo document routine treatments and cosmetic preparations arranged through Monroe’s office. Addressed to her secretary and preserved in her files, they reflect the systems that helped manage both her schedule and her appearance.
What stands out is the level of structure. Skincare was not incidental. It was planned, administered, recorded, and paid for like any other professional service connected to her career.
Documents like this help move the discussion away from myth and toward process. They show how Monroe’s image was maintained through consistent effort, specialized expertise, and administrative oversight.
Scott Fortner
Marilyn Monroe Collection
Founder & Owner
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