Monroe, Marilyn. (1926–1962)

Marilyn Monroe's Wedding Handkerchiefs

Two handkerchiefs, accompanied by a handwritten note dated August 1st, 2008 from June DiMaggio describing their history, and stating that "when she got married in 1954 she held the laced handkerchief." From the estate of June DiMaggio, niece of baseball star Joe DiMaggio and close friend of Marilyn Monroe. Accompanied by a copy of LIFE Magazine issue Jan 25, 1954, including a 2-page center spread with photographs of the wedding and showing Marilyn holding what appears to be the present handkerchief. (12592)

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