The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe: The “Happy Birthday Mr. President” Dress

Lot 55

From the personal wardrobe of Marilyn Monroe:  A full length evening sheath dress of flesh-colored soufflé gauze encrusted with graduated rhinestones embroidered in a rosette motif. Worn by Marilyn Monroe at the famous birthday tribute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden where Marilyn sang “Happy Birthday Mr. President” on May 19. 1962.

This dress, still today, holds the record for the most expensive personal dress ever sold at auction.

1999 Sale at Christie’s Auctions:

Estimate: On Request
Selling Price: $1,267,500

2016 Sale at Julien’s Auctions

Selling Price: $4,800,000.00 (Auction Link)

Stories by Marilyn Monroe Collection owner Scott Fortner on the Kim Kardashian Dress Debacle:

 

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