marilyn monroe

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What did the dress Marilyn Monroe wore to sing Happy Birthday to JFK at a fund-raising event in 1962 in New York sell for in 1999?

a.127000 b389000 c665000 d840000

Thank you.

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hope this helps you Grizzly Bear

http://collectibles.about.com/library/weekly/aa102799.ht m

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so much for that! it didnt take you to the page i wanted it to!! Never mind here's the text.

The Happy Birthay Mr. President Dress
A full length evening sheath dress of flesh colored souffle gauze encrusted with graduated rhinestones embroidered in a rosette motif. Worn by Marilyn Monroe at the famous birthday tribute to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden where she sang "Happy Birthday Mr. President" on May 19, 1962. Estimate was on request.


The most exciting item in the entire auction, THE DRESS! Even watching on TV, the crowd anticipation could be felt as the lights darkened and the dress appeared in a spotlight with background music of Marilyn singing Happy Birthday. This has to be one of the most expensive dresses in history, with the final price hammered down at $1,150,000.
The above lot descriptions were taken from Christie's auction catalog, a hardcover book with excellent pictures, descriptions and side notes.

~Barbara Crews