Collector's Call Web Extras: Marilyn Monroe items from the icon herself

See clothing, makeup, books, stemware, stationary and more belonging to the American icon.

Karen has been collecting Marilyn Monroe memorabilia for over thirty years and has amassed a collection of more than 2,000 items — all proudly displayed in her museum-like "Marilyn Room." Her most treasured pieces include one of Monroe's bodysuits; eyeliner and mascara once used by Monroe; a design sketch from the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; as well as a rare book inscribed to Monroe and her playwright husband Arthur Miller. 

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1. Image gallery: Inside the collection

 

Take a closer look at the prized items in Karen's collection, including many items that once belonged to Marilyn Monroe.

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2. Bonus video: Marilyn Monroe's Glassware

 

This collection of glasses — including a champagne saucer for her favorite drink, Dom Perignon — came from Marilyn's personal collection.

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3. Bonus video: Marilyn Monroe's Stationery

 

These envelopes and letterheads came embossed with Marilyn Monroe's name — and came from the icon herself!

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F5Twitster 54 months ago
"Karen has been collecting Marilyn Monroe memorabilia for over thirty years and has amassed a collection of more than 2,000 items."

Does this "Karen" have a last name?
AnnieM F5Twitster 54 months ago
Security reasons? My first thought was I can imagine some nut out there wanting to steal the makeup to get Marilyn's DNA.
mememememe66 54 months ago
Embossed?
Not likely.
Most definitely engraved.
mememememe66 54 months ago
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