Marilyn Monroe’s Costume Fan from The Prince and the Showgirl
From the production of The Prince and the Showgirl: A delicate lace fan with a carved frame adorned with pink, blue, and gold metallic accents. Marilyn used this fan in the ballroom scene. It remains remarkably intact and still carries a faint trace of her perfume.
David di Donatello Award (Italy)
Collector’s Note
This fan is a small object, but it carries the presence of Marilyn’s hand. She held it during filming. The scent still lingers on it. That’s what makes it significant. It’s not a grand costume or a famous prop. It’s a working accessory that was part of her performance in the ballroom scene.
The film itself was important, her first as a producer. But this fan matters because it’s direct evidence of her work that day. It connects to the specific moment when she was creating that scene.
Scott Fortner
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