June 2010 Sale #40 Marilyn Monroe Dressing Gown. A black with elaborate gold floral motif brocade dressing gown accented with black jet bead fringe and silk lining was specially designed for the star by Travilla. Supposedly worn between scenes on several film sets. Has a sewn-in Travilla label and a letter of authenticity from William Sarris. I’m curious as to the date and content of said letter. The consigner must not have been the Estate as this Marilyn-connected item was not included in the 2007-2009 exhibitions or included in Dressing Marilyn.
Issues:
NO Photographs of Marilyn wearing the robe exist, although there are numerous shots of Monroe wearing white terrycloth robes when filming.
Early Travilla labels (1956-58) were black, featuring a much rougher version of his signature. The sewn-in label with a more refined signature dates from the 1960s.
Passed on the first time, it sold in November 2010 at Heritage Auction #7022 for $14,300 (including premium.)
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