Lot #79

Marilyn Monroe Childhood Photograph

A vintage black and white photograph of Norma Jean, c.1933. The photo was taken while the young Norma Jean was in the care of her first set of foster parents the Bolenders. Monroe was taken by her un-wed mother Gladys to live with the Bolenders on June 12, 1926 when she was only twelve days old. Monroe's mother paid the family $5 per week for her care.

PROVENANCE:
From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.

Est. $1000-1500

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