Original vintage photograph of Marilyn in her bejewelled (red) bathing suit, designed by Travilla for the fashion show scene in How to Marry a Millionaire, named by Cosmopolitan as one of the most iconic swimsuits in movie history, and which she wore for numerous photo shoots in 1953. Together with a secretarially signed card, blue ink, ca. 1959. Photograph with mounting remnants to verso, else fine and card fine. Photograph trimmed to 5.5 x 8.5 inches; card measures 3.5 x 2 inches.
From the collection of PaulMcMahon, a critic, photographer and artist whoworked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and laterspent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Original vintage photograph of Marilyn in her bejewelled (red) bathing suit, designed by Travilla for the fashion show scene in How to Marry a Millionaire, named by Cosmopolitan as one of the most iconic swimsuits in movie history, and which she wore for numerous photo shoots in 1953. Together with a secretarially signed card, blue ink, ca. 1959. Photograph with mounting remnants to verso, else fine and card fine. Photograph trimmed to 5.5 x 8.5 inches; card measures 3.5 x 2 inches.
From the collection of PaulMcMahon, a critic, photographer and artist whoworked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and laterspent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.