An original invoice from Bach-Cohen, Inc.,
Manufacturers of Fine Furs in New York City, for repairs,
maintenance and storage of Marilyn Monroe's furs. Dated
October 3, 1955, this invoice inventories four of Monroe's personal
fur items:
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One White Ermine Coat, Insured Value $5,000 -
Storaged, Rips + tears repaired, Rhinestone buttons added, Cleaned,
Glazed + Ironed.
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One Ranch Mink Coat, Value 300 - Cleaned, Ironed +
Glazed, Storaged.
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One Cloth Jacket with Sable Collar, Cleaned, Ironed +
Glazed.
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One White Fox Muff, Cleaned, Ironed + Glazed.
All items were received by P. Leonardi. The
total amount due for storage, repairs and services: $97.50.
Amazingly, each of the fur items listed on this
invoice are easily recognizable, and most were photographed numerous
times:
The White Ermine Coat:
The Ranch Mink Coat:
Most likely the coat gifted to Monroe
by Joe DiMaggio
The Cloth Jacket with Sable Collar:
The White Fox Muff:
This particular fur
is a featured item from The Marilyn Monroe Collection, and was worn
by Marilyn on many occasions. According to "Marilyn Monroe" by Maurice Zolotow,
this fox fur muff is one of the first furs Marilyn ever owned. More
photos, video and information about Marilyn's personal white fox
muff can be viewed here.
Also part of the Marilyn Monroe
Collection, Marilyn Monroe Productions bank check #279, dated
October 28, 1955, paying for this invoice, signed by Milton Greene.
