This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2012
Marilyn Monroe's own red feather silk-lined purse. The bold handbag features her monogram ''MM'' in silver on the interior pocket. Double strap, with rhinestone-crusted shell clasp in silver metal. Provenance is from the estate of Monroe's ''Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' costar Tommy Noonan, who played her wealthy boyfriend Gus Esmond. A gorgeous confection once belonging to the most iconic of Hollywood stars, in near fine condition. With provenance from Christie's memorabilia sale, November 1999.