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First time: Marilyn Monroe's outfits and letters on display

Over 250 items that belonged to the actress will go on display

Sep 7, 2024 06:45 82

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More than 250 items that belonged to Marilyn Monroe will go on display for the first time way in the UK, writes FOCUS.

The exhibition will come to London in October, with the actress' love letters, satin clothes and make-up on display for the public.

They come from the private collection of Ted Stampfer, who owns over 1,500 items owned by the Hollywood star.

Highlights in the exhibition include items from her production company, memorabilia from her London shoots and images from her meeting with Queen Elizabeth II.

Some of her most famous outfits will also be available for viewing, taking visitors through her origins as Norma Jean Mortonson, to her life as a legendary public figure.

Make-up, shoes and beauty items will also be part of the exhibition at Arches London Bridge on 18 October.

Stampfer, who is curating the exhibition, says he is "delighted" that Merlin's personal collection will be exhibited in London.

"In 1962, after her death, her items were stored and preserved, almost like a time capsule, for nearly four decades," he added.

"It is wonderful to be able to share these unique objects that can give us a real insight into her life, allowing us today to get closer to the real Marilyn Monroe and her identity."

Despite her death more than 60 years ago, Marilyn Monroe remains a huge figure in pop culture worldwide.

Known for playing comical blondes, the American star appeared in popular films such as As Young as You Feel and Monkey Business.

She was one of the top actresses in Hollywood for more than a decade, with her films grossing over $200 in the 1940s and 1950s.

Her personal life was closely followed in the press - including her three failed marriages to James Doherty, Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller.

She died of an overdose at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 36, and her death was ruled a probable suicide, the BBC recalls.