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Coming soon: A new series of IGTV videos showing a

Coming soon: A new series of IGTV videos showing artifacts from the estate of #marilynmonroe, up close and personal. Stay tuned!

Early, classic glam to start your week off right.

Early, classic glam to start your week off right. Make it a GREAT one. 👄 💄 #marilynmonroe

Girl next door to glamour girl, 1960. #marilynmonr

Girl next door to glamour girl, 1960. #marilynmonroe

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Caption this! #marilynmonroe

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My Father’s Final Gift… Before the pandemic,

My Father’s Final Gift…

Before the pandemic, my dad called me one day to let me know he was at an estate auction and that there was a Marilyn Monroe doll up for grabs, and he sent me a few photos. He wanted to know if he should buy it for my collection. I let him know that I usually didn’t buy/collect dolls, so we should probably pass on it.

As many of you know. He passed away just over two weeks ago. I feel fortunate that I was able to be with him both before and when he crossed over. It was important for me to be with him as much as possible, though I found the actual moment of passing to be very difficult and painful. I had to step away for a moment. It was very, very hard to watch. I returned after and spent several minutes talking to him because I’ve heard that they can still hear in those moments.

After he passed, the family spent a few days going through his personal effects and files. One day, I was standing in his closet and I saw the words “Marilyn Monroe” on the side of a box on the very top shelf. I reached up to grab the box, and low and behold, he bought the doll for me anyway! He must have just stored her in the closet and forgot to give her to me during one of my later visits. It was such a moving moment for me to discover her. She’s with me now, and I’ll treasure her always as my father’s final gift to me.

Thank you so much to everyone who has messaged, emailed and called me to offer support after his passing. It truly means the world to me, and your sentiments have brought me much comfort, and I wanted to share this very special find with you all.

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Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Clock. Another look at

Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Clock. Another look at an item
from the collection that Marilyn used daily: Her personal travel alarm clock by Westclox. There are many photos of her with this clock, and even a few with her actually holding it. #marilynmonroe

2017: Fitting items in the collection on mannequin

2017: Fitting items in the collection on mannequins prior to a charity exhibition at Hollygrove, Marilyn’s childhood orphanage. @ohmannequin donated the mannequins for the display. After dressing the mannequins I took some updated photos. This is Marilyn’s personal wool jacket with mink fur collar. It’s one of those “instantly recognizable” items from her wardrobe. She wore this constantly in New York in 1955. She also took it with her to England and she wore it there as well. She had other jackets with a fur collar but she’s photographed wearing THIS one the most. I believe it was her favorite. There are blonde hairs everywhere on the jacket! (😱) I’m lucky to own it. #marilynmonroe

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