Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced that an exclusive collection of over 175 iconic items that once belonged to ‘Hollywood’s most famous blonde’ will be up for auction. “A Julien’s Auctions and TCM Present: Icons & Idols: Hollywood’ takes place live December 17-18 in Beverly Hills”as well as online.according to what is mentioned in the ad.
One of the items in the collection up for auction is a handwritten note from her father, Charles Stanley Gifford🇧🇷 “This card is the only known material artifact that establishes any connection or communication between Gifford and his daughter.”, says the communiqué, quoted by the international press. It is recalled that Charles later proved to be the father of marilyn monroe through DNA testing and it is believed that the card was given to the actress while she was in hospital.
“I discovered the card by chance while preparing Marilyn’s personal files for auction at Julien’s Auctions”said the historian and collector scott fortner🇧🇷 The co-host of the podcast “All Things Marilyn“, he added that the note in question “It is the only known documented evidence of a relationship between Monroe and Gifford, which solves the mystery of whether Marilyn knew or had contact with her biological father.”
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