Mark Bellinghaus owns one of the most extensive, important and comprehensive Marilyn Monroe collections in existence.

His collection is a variety of her personal belongings, but it also contains pieces, that America's biggest movie legend wore in some of her famous movies.

Mr. Bellinghaus bought most of his Marilyn Monroe memorabilia at auctions such as Christie's,

Mark Bellinghaus's bidding paddle from the Christie's 1999 sale

As soon as the catalogs were printed and registration started he reserved # 262 as it contains Monroe's year of birth & death

Julien's, Profiles In History, and many other traditional auction houses, and originating from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe.

For example some of her famous Emilio Pucci clothing, like the orange silk Pucci blouse (including a belt), that Marilyn is wearing in the famous photo shoot by George Barris in 1962, in uncountable photos,

and the green silk Pucci blouse (including tassle belt), which Marilyn is wearing in many pictures

MM with Peter Lawford at his Santa Monica beach home

The hottest tickets of the last century, at least for the Marilyn collector. The so called "night auction" or evening sale. On October 27, 1999, when the Happy Birthday dess was sold and Robert W. Otto left empty handed, but now claimes to have a "$10million/$8.75million collection" Impossible, a lie and nothing but that. A big lie. People who paid millions of Dollars at both auctions should be outraged.

and a movie footage created by James Haspiel, showing Marilyn leaving her apartement in New York City, and being saluted and lovingly touched by the public.

The shocking pink silk Pucci dress (including a tassle belt), that Monroe is also wearing while sitting in a wheel chair, leaving a hospital, also wearing a cream colored satin coat with large mother of pearl bottons,

Marilyn Monroe's shocking pink Pucci dress, sold at Christie's 11/99 sale as Lot. 265 for $29,900

"When I was holding this dress of Marilyn in my hands for the first time, and her blouses too, I knew why Christie's would chose these wonderful colors, the shocing pink and the orange, for their so wanted tickets for that historic event. Marilyn's screaming Pucci colors, that were the newest and latest to wear, in 1962 and even last year!"

Marilyn leaving the hospital in a wheel chair that disappeared forever as soon as she climed out of it. Wearing her shocking pink Pucci dress and her satin coat

MM wore that coat in England and can be seen on photos with, by then husband Arthur Miller, on her way to meet the Queen Elizabeth II. of England and attending many other events.

A pastel pink silk Pucci capped sleeves shirt with Miss Monroe's sweat stains still present. This one sold at Julien's '05 auction as Lot # 46

The REAL DNA of Marilyn Monroe? Sweat stains still visible after 44 years! Sold at Julien's sale 06/05, Lot # 46

Wool sweaters, one in particular that was actually a boys sweater and which is shown as being worn when MM was still Norma Jeane and only 19 years of age.

Surprising find at auction. The simple whool sweater Norma Jeane is wearing here was sold at Julien's in Lot# 57 and was actually a boys sweater

A black turtleneck cashmere sweater that Miss Monroe wore for numerous photo options and in Korea while travelling and under her famous military jacket. Stains of Miss Monroe's make-up is still present on the insite of the neck area.

Just a few of Alfred Eisenstaedt's marvellous pictures.

Photographer legend photographs a movie legend! The result: a masterpiece session of Monroe's best images, and some of the most life like of Marilyn

The cashmere turtleneck sweater appeared in uncountable shots, since Marilyn wore it in Korea as well, photos of her in it, popping still up often on eBay.

He owns 9 of Monroe's belts from the Christie's sale in '99 (7 of those are worn by Marilyn in photos, two Pucci fabric belts one in blue the other one in beige).

"Headturner Marilyn" arrives at RKO in fall of 1951 to begin

Clash By Night, the first picture on which she had a star billing

This belt is easy to recognize, since it has little metal crest attaced to it. One reads FLANDRE, another LORRAINE, one is missing and it also has three French Fleur-de-lis which are visible at the front of her belt. This belt also sold at Christie's in 1999 as part of Lot# 124

Numerous skirts from her favorite companies, many of them she is also pictured with in her early years of her career. One that was designed and made by famous designer Rudi Gernreich. Numerous blouses and shirts, some made by JAX.

A JAX top that sold at Christie's 06/05 sale in NYC. This one is still in wonderful condition, the photo pictures MM in between the takes at the studio

A black velvet zipper shirt without makers tags, possibly stodio made, and a beige JAX short sleeve blouse, some coffee stains are evident, the photo below depics the JAX blouse, as the little ball buttons, the the double hem at the ending of the sleeves, and the cut in the waist area are matching. This piece does not originate from June Di Maggio's magic box. It was sold at the historic Christie's auction, 10/99 in NYC and was together with the black velvet top, part of Lot 141.

MM is wearing one of her most favorite brands: a beige JAX shirt, coffee stains are still present, this also sold in 1999 at Christie's NYC as part of Lot 141.

A black, no sleeve linen shirt that she wore in many photos (one by Harold Lloyd), and that is easy to recognize.

Chatting while getting ready for her close up, MM is wearing one of her favorite linen shirts, sold at Julien's in 2005

A long blue jeans skirt, that has 7 buttons and two big pockets, it was made by by an Austrian company, and that is present on young Marilyn, while living with her acting coach Natasha Lytess in her Harper apartment. Those photos, taken by famous photographer and intimate early admirer Andre De Dienes.

Mark Bellinghaus's PROFILES IN HISTORY bidding paddle

Marilyn is trying out numerous acting poses with her Austrian born acting coach who was known to be a lesbian and head over heals in love with Marilyn.

Robert W. Otto is absolutely wrong by stating to the press that MM was never photographed in her private clothing!

Pants (like the famous b/w checkered cotton JAX pants she wore when her offical name was still Norma Jeane and she kept them until her death), cream colored cotton slacks made by JAX

Singing lessons in MM's checkered JAX pants. Most definetely her most favorate pants in her short life! Sold at Julien's sale 06/05, Lot#42

Cardigans, a black one and a white one,

MM owned numerous identical items, in different colors. But you won't find this piece in Otto's collection. Yet he is displaying a cardigan, I am 100% sure that his piece if a fake.

This cardigan a MM in thoughts is wearing on this photo was sold at the Juline's sale 06/05

that she is photographed in by greats like Milton Greene during the making of BUS STOP, or riding a bike with Arthur Miller in England, eating luch, very private, leaving a location,

The white silk hood that was worn to protect her from the public and also from bad hair days. It was also sold at Christie's in '99 and can be found on countless other images of the blonde Sex Symbol

The white thin hood that was very worn, amazing to see that this hood was really on her head, her body--owned by the legend!

and wearing a super fine hooded cream colored silk scarf, that Bellinghaus owns as well, a black scarf she wore on photos by Harold Lloyd, hats from her favorite makers (like Mad Caps NY), that show her without make-up at the actors studio, captured by Roy Schatt, the hat she wore in one of her trademark movie moments in a scene, where she is reading a book upside down while sitting in a plane in "How To Marry A Millionaire", an original movie costume/body, that was supposed to be the "Diamonds are a girls best friend" costume, but because it was too sexy, was pulled and instead the famous pink gown was used.(Otto's pink gown on display is NOT the real one).

Lot# 252 at Julien's sale 06/05

Cosmetics, like her Erno Laszlo powder, cream and other articles, her Wella "Kolestral" shampoo and conditioning cream, her used mascara and eye liner with which she would point out her famous beauty mark.

Two pair of her glasses, one pair of her prescription glasses, one pair of her sunglasses.

MM's priscription glasses and sun glasses, this Lot was originally planned to be auctioned off at the night auction at Christie's in '99 as the tags and the #23 in the big catalog is proving. The onely explanation might be the heavy deterioration that would have not stopped the celebrities that filled that sale, to drive the price into records. That was the night when the Happy Birthday dress sold for $1.26! Mr. Otto was not the buyer of those either. We still wonder what make his collection a "$10million--or a $8.75 million collection/exhibit.

Arriving in London to shoot her first self produced movie project "The Prince And The Showgirl". Marilyn with hubbie Arthur Miller, and wearing her shades; the classic MM persona visible. Norma Jeane at this moment has completely disappeared. Amazing, and absolutely in control of herself.

Documents, like receipts, letters, telegrams, invitations, bank statements, a signed and dedicated to Johnny Hyde 15 X 19 b/w photograph taken by Joseph Jasgur

A great photographer of Norma Jeane, yet Bellinghaus disagrees with his "6 toe tale" he even put into his books. This photo was signed when he came to visit LA again--for the memorial service the next day

when she still was Norma Jeane, wearing jeans and a checkered shirt, looking through a telescope that is covered by a hand, yet signed this portrait:

"Dearest Johnny, Love & Kisses, Marilyn Monroe"

Marilyn with agent and boyfriend Johnny Hyde in Palm Springs

no, that photo is NOT signed in red, it is signed in blue ink! (the MM always signed in red is a myth created by "The Anitique Roadshow"!

Other autographs, one in an autograph book that once belonged to a Dorothy Lee.

A wonderful example of a REAL and AUTHENTIC Marilyn Monroe sinature. eBay throws them out by the hour, but do not believe that even two percent are real of those!

Cancelled and uncancelled checks and many other documents from the private life of the star. Dating from 1950 until the last days of her life in August 1962. (possibly one of her last checks ever signed as the running number is higher (1788), than a simular check that is owned by collector Greg Schreiner and was signed on August 4, 1962).

Wonderful! A check that was signed on the on July 20th, the collector's birthday; since he wasn't alive when MM died, the year is a different story. However, the address stated the home that MM shared with Joe DiMaggio for 9 month; 508 N.Palm Dr., Beverly Hills, the receipient was a close friend: Michael Chekhov, who is also mentioned in MM's will

Unpublished photos and negatives, snap shots that show her in all sorts of moods. Original photographs, some of them were taken by photographers that have passed on.

In 2005 the collector purchased those rare and unpublished color images for a pretty high amount from an eBay seller. A few month later he found this animation, even marked with some name tag attached to it. But the quality of the four shots can be corrected and the photos are wonderful, just like its object

Years ago, Bellinghaus wrote a friendly letter, with a print of one of the famous last photos of Marilyn sitting on one of her chairs, with the request to have this one signed by the photographer. He included the porto for the returning mail. The photo came back, signed by Allan Grant. No note was included, nothing. But those were really the last photos, taken of Marilyn Monroe. Bellinghaus would frame this one with a hand carved Mexian frame, that frame was not owned by Marilyn.

On some of these last shots of Marilyn Monroe, posing on the chair with green velvet cussion and angel head, there is a painting in the background. It is depicting a naked woman from the back in an abstracked style. The colors are brown and golden. It actually would hang later on next to the table lamp in Marilyn's living room, on the wood panelled wall. This painting was part of Lot #429. its Spanish title: Desnudo/the naked.

Sadly, photographer Allan Grant also passed away since.

Mr. Bellinghaus owns most of the Mexican furniture from Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood home, her table lamp that sold at Christie's (Lot#396), it is still functioning and gives a soothing light to the collectors home at night. Strange, to imagine that this very same light was creating a simular atmosphere in its original place in Brentwood.

How many times might have Marilyn pulled the metal string to switch it on? These are the intuiging thoughts for Bellinghaus, why he loves those personal items of the legend. It is made out of a brass vessel with detailed Indian decoration carved into the brass. It has a super fragile lamp shade, that Bellinghaus transported as a carry one in a huge box on his plane to Los Angeles. He was afraid that it would be damaged by having it shipped from New York. That was two years prior to 9/11, and such an action would now be impossible to repeat.

Five paintings (Lot # 426 & Lot # 429), that the legend purchased in different art galleries in the USA and Mexico, for three of them, the ones she purchased in Mexico, the collector got copies of the original receipts from the late Patrick Miller, who he met also many years ago and whom he befriended due to their passion for Marilyn Monroe. Mr. Miller also had an amazing memory of Miss Monroe's clothing and photos, as he worked for many years for the still departement at 20th Century Fox.

A wonderful gift from a late collector friend. Eunice Murray, Marilyn's famous housekeeper dedicated her book to Patrick Miller 31 years ago, it was a gift to Bellinghaus from Mr. Miller.

"You would not believe how much Miss Monroe paid for the beautiful blue adobe painting herself in 1962! I know in which gallery she bought this one and how much she paid for it. Patrick gave me some copies of those! " Bellinghaus states with amazement.

This paintings from Lot #426. sold as highest priced of all her owned art for $27,600. For Bellinghaus this was always a very fascinating sight to look at:

"It constantly changes it's colors! Amazing, and if this paining does not prove to the world, that the moviestar was anything but a dumb blonde, then I have no idea what else to bring forward against Otto's misinformation and his personal disknowlage about the late movie star."

It is on page 298 in the Christie's catalog, but it is huge in real life. Bellinghaus said that he fell in love with this painting in particular and also with the famous Chac Mool wall hanging that is visible in the b/w footage in John Huston's documentuary about Marilyn Monroe, and her famous "Last Interview", taped by Richard Meryman. Bellinghaus also won some other Mexican throws and hats with that lot that contained the Chag Mool(Aztec symbol for middleman between the gods and humans; usually placed in front of their pyramides), wall hanging.

Mark Bellinghaus found even more evidence, besides the photos that prove that those paintings were really in Monroe's home, when he read again Eunice Murray's book; another chapter started with:

"While she was in Mexico City buying paintings for her home, Marilyn had a difficult time choosing between two simular oils of an adobe house at twilight. One had a light in the window; the other did not.

It seemed strange that she hesitated so long before deciding on the painting with the light.

"This one looks lived in," she said at last. "It has so much more warmth."

If this simbolized a hesitancy to dare to dream of a warm home life of her own, by spring and summer of 1962, the decission was made. Marilyn allowed herself a light in the window."

And when Bellinghaus read Norman Rosten's book: Marilyn: An Untold Story, he made another discovery regarding his Marilyn Monroe owned paintings.

On page 113, the poet, writer and Marilyn Monroe confident (he is also named in her will), Norman Rosten wrote:

"Well, I thought, here I am, seven years later, being her escort again. But it was a different world. A sadder time.And overhead the bright fairy-tale sun of Sunland.

We found a gallery that featured an exhibition of modern paintings. Marilyn began to relax and enjoy herself. She bought a small Pouchette, a red abstract study."

That painting sold together with the beautiful adobe painting (Lot #426) Bellinghaus won at that historic auction in 1999.

26 of her personal books, like the Heinrich Heine book she is reading and photographed with, while kneeing on her bed in her Doheny apartment, her pedestal.

Her so famous white fox stole with uncountable photos of her wearing this "Monroe-trademark" to movie premieres accompanied by Joe DiMaggio, being guest on the Edward Murrow show, wearing it in a wonderful scene in "How To Marry A Millionaire", numerous events and with countless and stunning gowns, she combined this easy recognizable piece.

"GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES" movie premiere from left to right Humphrey Bogart, his wife Lauren Bacall, director Jean Negulesco, and Marilyn Monroe happy and wearing the white fox fur stole that she also wore in the movie, aMonroe mega-hit

Otis L. Guernsey, Jr. from the New York Herald Tribune wrote after the movie opened:

"The biggest question, "How does Marilyn Monroe look stretched across a broad screen? is easily answered. If you insist on sitting in the front row, you would probably feel as though you were being smothered in baked Alaska. From any normal vantage point, though, her magnificent proportions are as appealing as ever, and her stint as a dead-pan comedienne is as nifty as her looks. Playing a near-sighted charmer who won't wear glasses when men are around, she bumps into the furniture and reads books upside down with a limpid guile that nearly melts the screen."

Another movie event that is accompanied by her trademark white fox fur stole. Glamorous as it can get

MM taking a nap on her massage table that Ralph Roberts her masseur would bring to the set and give her some relaxing treatments in between exhausting takes. He states in his writings, that he was visiting Marilyn during the last days of her life. Paula Strasberg, MM's personal acting coach, always dressed in black is enjoying her brake and the photographers attention. The table sold at Julien's sale 06/05 as Lot# 271

Her massage table, her travel bag(this one has a monogramed leather tag"J.R.W." and not " MM" and that is why Bellinghaus believes it is authentic. It also has the same strong storage scent like all the other and for over four decades stored items that were sold by Christie's in 1999. This bag originates from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe, not the thrift store where June Dimaggio goes shopping. It did sell for $2,640 and not $2.64! That is also the difference between Otto's and Bellinghaus's collection. Quality.

"JRW" monogrammed large travel bag owned by the star. Sold at Julien's sale 06/05 Lot# 269 There are worlds between this simple bag and the tacky red ones from the 70's with the golden monogramms, that Otto is claiming was MM's. Where do his come from? eBay, or a sunday swap meet maybe? Where is Mr. Otto's receipt and authenticity for whatever he claims is real?

He owns many Mexican pottery and glass pieces, the Mexican brass wire figures (Lot #456), that Marilyn aquired herself on her trip to Mexico in early 1962 to furnish her new "nest", her beautiful new home on 12305 Fith Helena Drive, in Brentwood, California. Those items are prominent on many photos from the inside of her home.

Christie's Beverly Hills, 11/01, Lot 136 Collector Mark Bellinghaus purchased from the original buyer a set of utensils to feet four, plus the large serving spoon. And who wouldn/t like to eat with Marilyn Monroe's utensils and from her table?

Marilyn in Korea and while being photgraphed, enjoying some food, wearing her black cashmere turtleneck sweater

A copper pot from MM's kitchen; it sold on 06/05at Julien's as Lot 237.

This beautiful Mexican copper bowl sold at Julien's on 06/05 as Lot 229.

He also owns utensils, pots and kitchen items, even her steel cork screw (which seems very used), and that also was sold at Christie's in 2001.

Marilyn Monroe's cork screw, that seems used, even a bit bend. This piece sold at Christie's Beverly Hills, 11/01 part of Lot # 118.

A table top that is entirely covered with Mexican tiles from her Brentwood home that were chosen and imported by Marilyn herself!

That table top would decorate her sun room, as it is visible on b/w movie footage. This table top was the collector's first piece from Miss Monroe's home he ever purchased. It was sold directly by Betty Nunez the mother of Michael and Linda. Mrs. Nunez has passed on a few years ago.

Wonderful momento. A ca. 70's pre-credit card from Mrs. Nunez, the Lady who would live in Marilyn's home and use most of MM's furniture. Bellinghaus purchased most of his furniture from Michael & Linda Nunez, Betty's children.

Marilyn Monroe's last address is present; Bellinghaus bought this piece from collector Greg Schreiner. It is a good piece for the proof and the authenticity of The Mark Bellinghaus collection, especially the items, purchased from the Nunez family, besides the written statements he has from Michael and Linda Nunez

Marilyn's Mexican silver cigarette box with cut gem stones in green and blue attached, from her trip to the world famous silversmiths of Taxco, led by Guillermo Spratling, with an eagle inlay(resembling another Aztec god), a huge woven wicker basket, a pair of copper candelabras, also made in Taxco. It is present on photos that housekeeper Eunice Murray took and also mentioned on the inventory list that exists about the stored items of Marilyn Monroe.

Marilyn Monroe's Mexican silver/gemstone decorated cigarette box; sold as Lot 18. at Christie's NYC sale 12/02 for $ 8,365

Can anybody understand the outrage of this collector who paid high amount after another to be confronted with a collection of fraudulent items, that are on top of it are being backed up from MM's own Estate and sponsored by the CMG!

Her inviting wooden Mexican welcome bench with wave design, her heavy and octagonal shaped diningroom table, her rawhide covered coffee table, one wooden chair with leather seat, a green velvet pillow that fits exactly on that chair, and that Bellinghaus also purchased at Julien's in June of 2004. Four wooden and hand carved folding chairs with pillows one which the super star would rest or entertain her guests. A beautiful and huge copper facetted Mexican mirror. The original glass that once reflected Marilyn's image, still intact and present. Glass bowls and bottles, vases and figures, that are on photos, a blue ceramic dove, that sold last year at auction, for $2K, dispite that it was broken and glued twice. The meaning behind this object is what counts for Mark Bellinghaus and made him win it at the Julien's auction in 2005.

Most of the Mexican furniture remained in Monroe's Brentwood home, it was purchased by the new owner, the now late Dr. Gilbert Nunez. His kids, Linda and Michael sold these items directly to Mr. Bellinghaus.

Even Marilyn's loud and alarming bronze call bell, with which MM would ring for assistance from famous house keeper Eunice Murray. (This bell should be rung constantly by Bellinghaus, until she is defended and her Legacy is saved.)

Marilyn Monroe's call bell, that seems small next to gigantic Mexican wicker basket, the bell stnads 10' tall. These items resold at Christie's at their 05/00 sale, Lot # 113. They originally sold at the big auction in 11/99. Both items are listed and discribed in the inventory list for Marilyn's stored belongings

Many of these items are present in The ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST issue from April 1994. He recently bought (real) original hair rollers with strands of blonde hair attached, at an auction which originated from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe (Anna Strasberg). He bought May Reis's (MM's secretary) copy of Miss Monroe's last will with many important papers to proof how early(as soon as 1972), Anna Strasberg got her hands and strong interest in the personal belongings of Marilyn Monroe.

When her dead husband failed a life long, to execute Marilyn's last wish and request, to have those items given to her friends at the Actor's studio. He never fullfilled that will of Marilyn Monroe.

Most of Marilyn's friends are dead by now, so this is not possible anymore.

Every item Bellinghaus owns is fully documented, most with photos showing Miss Marilyn Monroe wearing them.

He also owns one of only two known in existence of her birthday cards that were given to Monroe for her birthday(drawn by Fox artist Joseph Krutak) while she was shooting a film. This one was made in 1960 while MM was shooting "Let's Make Love", with the entire staff including co star and director's signatures prominent. (Christie's Lot # 362). There are many b/w and color photos in existence, showing a very happy and in love, with Yves Montand with whom she had an almost open afair with.

When he purchased the three items that were in Lot # 143 at the big Christie's auction in 1999, Bellinghaus knew what he was bidding on, as he studied the entire auction catalog since it was released.

His great knowledge of photos of MM and the clothing she was wearing on those pictures would be a tremendous help.

He has proof that the white hooded, short and zippered terrycloth bathing robe, in which is Marilyn so wonderfully photographed by photographer George Barris, is mentioned by Eunice Murray in her book "Marilyn-The Last Month", and therefore the last piece of clothing Marilyn Monroe wore alive. (And she wore a lot of unbelievable dresses, costumes and the most expensive gown that was ever sold at any live auction.

Other pieces were discribed by Mrs. Murray, that Bellinghaus bought at the big auction. A pink quilted bed jacket, that still has make-up and coffee stains evident. It was produced by I.Magnin, a store that has been closed for many years now. This jacket is discribed as the only piece (and it is short), that Monroe wore, when Jean Louis's entourage would arrive a MM's home, she would greet them with champagne and then they all would take measurments in front of Marilyn huge mirror in her guest bedroom. This is pretty much the only rhinestone decorated item that Bellinghaus has in his collection. Two bottons, each of them has one single rhinestone in the center. So, two rhinestones total.

Mark Bellinghaus:

"I always liked to think of my collection as sort of 3-dimensional, I mean I can ring her call bell which is really loud. Eunice must have gotten upset with it's sound it is making.

Then the scent of her itmes, her make-up and creams, the books of her, that you can read and spend time with, the mirrors, in which she was reflected, the lamp that was creating the same atmosphere in her Brentwood home.

It is not just a collection, it has become part of my own life. I eat from her table, every day, and I look at her paintings, always when I walk into my home--one is getting used to things, but I am always in awe of her wonderful taste and of the beautiful items she chose and bought.

Always.

My collection is for all senses, and I found myself all to often, like I was tought at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, when I met Anna Strasberg as her student, a lesson for your "sense memory". To touch things with closed eyes and imagine the fabric or other things, like a cup of coffee.

It is hard to explain to others, how it feels to touch the necklace that was on Marilyn's skin, hat's that touched her beautiful hair. Touching some of her real hair. A real piece of Marilyn Monroe, herself. The longest that I discovered clinging to one of her rollers, is 8 inches long.

The most amazing find? In my opinion besides the hair, that white terry cloth bathing robe, as I looked through all the pockets of all the items, when I looked really close, I found some sand grains, still clinging to the cloth. They must have stayed ever since Marilyn shot those beautiful photos on the Santa Monica beach.

I know that I am just a keeper of these beautiful pieces, for a time. As we all will vanish sooner or later, but I enjoy every second I can touch her, look at her belongings.

They mean real happiness to me. Like for others driving a silver Ferrari with a "JDEAN" license plate for example."

All of these items are truely very important and special to Mr.Bellinghaus, and that's why he is also outraged, angry and upset about the 98.9% fake exhibit that claims to have all those items that belonged to the legend.

Robert W. Otto was present at the famous Christie's auction in 1999. But he did not win one single lot! He was also in company of Mark A. Roesler, lawyer and "right arm" of Anna Strasberg.

Mark Bellinghaus trusted this woman, he spent a fortune to purchase his collection that in it's majority originated from the big Christie's sale in 1999. He can simply not understand why Anna Strasberg has been absolutely silent about this scam. The only explanation for this is in Bellinghaus's opinion, that she is definetely part of this idea. As Mark A. Roesler supervises the power of the Estate of Marilyn Monroe. Mark Roesler simply can not appraise anything. His statement that the false exhibit is worth $8.75 million is simply proof that he is trying anything to back up a crime that has been planned for many years but that is now discovered and must be exploided in full fetch! There are hundreds of other collectors who purchased super expensive items, just like Bellinghaus. These collectors must worry about their own collection. Because if these fraudsters are getting away, and this matter won't be prosecuted in full; what is going to be next?

An original and real movie costume, that was pulled from one of her most famous movies as it was too revealing, too sexy! This is the first, the original version of her costume to appear in the MM-mega-hit "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes".

Bellinghaus won the body for this costume, that is shown in Julien's catalog on page 38, Lot# 109, it has an interior label attached to it that reads: "20th Century Fox/M. Monroe". Another Los Angeles based collector owns the belt and the top part of the costume. The body has hooks and multiple eye closures attached to it, where the heavy and long belt would be attached to.

"Just look how gorgeaous and sexy she looked in it! Just imagine the number "Diamonds are a girls best friend" that she then of course performed in her famous pink satin dress with that huge bow in the back. The belt is quite heavy, I have seen the original and she might have had some difficulties to dance in it as she daned in the more conservative gown. But this more "showgirl-like" number would have been fun. But then again, I most likely would not own it, I believe Robert W. Otto would own it! lol"

James Haspiel has an entire discription of this amazing and too sexy to have made it to the last screen version; it is shown and discribed in his book "Young Marilyn becoming the legend" page 136-138. Yet the blonde bomb shell already performed and acted, and sung in this costume.

Madonna wore a simular version in some of her early music videos in the 1980's.

This wonderful costume, worn by Marilyn Monroe was designed by famous costume designer Billy Travilla (1920 - 1990)

Even in her costume shots Marilyn looks breathtakingly beautiful

This is not a back, it is a piece of art

MM wearing that black turtleneck, even today, there is some of her make-up visible on the inside of the neck area. Almost

44 years later.

Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt

Arriving in a helicopter to greet hundreds of thousands

of serving soldiers in Korea. No time to be scared of flying, or freezing temperatures. The black cashmere turtleneck sweater is keeping her warmer than her gown she is performing in.

So super sexy and with her favorite white fox stole

MM relaxing in her wardrobe at 20th Century Fox,wearingher black turtleneck sweater,being interviewed, smoking a cigarette and paying attention to the reporter

In a private and loving moment, before they were husband and wife. Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn in radiant beauty, wearing her favorite checkered JAX pants

Early model shots with a stunning Norma Jeane and her

favorite black/white checkered pants

Norma Jeane in all her early beauty, again, wearing the

famous checkered pants she would keep her entire life, these photos were taken in 1942, she wore, she owned those pants for 20 years!

From model to super star in almost no time, but still hanging on to those favorite JAX pants, MM would not wear fancy crapthat is on display on the Queen Mary

In today's world and Hollywood impossible to imagine, or could you picture Mariah Carey or Nicole Kidman carrying her own wardrobe and smiling on top of that?

Now the familiar checkered pants are off, and on is her famous Ceil Chapman dress with which the young legend posed in 1952 for the cover of LIFE magazine. But look closely, on the lower left side of this photo you can see a tiny part of her so often worn checkered pants. She must have thrown them on another chair. She wore these wonderful pants throughout her entire career.

Doing what she did most of her life--acting. Being where she was for so many years of her short life. At the studio.

Work is done, Good night, Miss Monroe. A long day at the studio is over. But Marilyn is still smiling. She loved her job. What happend to the Gentlemen Marilyn sung about? The ones who prefer blondes. These twins in the background could not give her a hand? He gestures to reach out a helping hand. Or is he waving Good Bye? Wouldn't you offer, to carry the heavy load MM was carrying on? Wouldn't you run towards Miss Monroe? She seems to even walk barefoot, carrying her shoes on one hand. Can you imagine a Joan Crawford or Bette Davis in this pose? This photo should prove that the blond bomb shell had no attitude and was down to earth. All the way and even with her bare feet!

MM having fun at the water fountain. Posing and making fun while posing in a gutsy way. Brilliant and heart felt.

She was special, even during her interviews. Open for

a good joke.

Reading the news at 20th Century Fox, outside the canteen.

Maybe reading what Hedda's or Sidney's latest gossip is telling?

Taking a walk in the country side, different shirt, comfortable shoes, yet same JAX pants, and super sexy looking anyhow

THE THINKING BODY, was the title of the book next to her on the sidewalk coincidence or purpose? Her favorite pants are also part of this wonderful portrait, that is one of the favorites of the down to earth--down to the curb actress and legend. Who of the big and legenday Hollywood stars would have let themselves be photographed sitting on a curb? This photo alone speaks against Otto's collection and hurting tales against the legacy of Marilyn Monroe. She never was a "Hey, look at me"-person(as he states interviews with his cluelessness about Monroe; she wanted to be accepted and taken seriously as an actress. She worked a life long on that goal, that she certaily achieved. And Mr. Otto can not take that away from her. He can not continue to "molest her" with his aweful stories and tales he seems to be spinning into book form with June DiMaggio and Mary Jane Popp, his partners in crime.

Mark Bellinghaus's bidding paddle from Julien's 06/05 sale

MM's hair clips and pins that sold at Julien's 6/05 sale as Lot #245.

There were several yellow plastic T sticks, that were mixed into this lot. Those originally belonged to the hair curlers, and since Mark Bellinghaus won those as well, they will be reunitied and displayed with the yellow toothpick like pieces(upper left)

Strands of hair evident through out the entire lot(lower left)

The Mark Bellinghaus collection

This time a real highlight

How would you feel, if you had just bid and won the auction

on real haircurlers with hair of MM still clinging to the curlers, for which you put down a lot of money. And then you are confronted with shckingly fake and 70's-psychadellic modern Clairol hairsetter that are laughing at you from your TV?

Just five month after you won the real deal, with a guarantee to be authentic, since they originated from the wholy cow itself: The Estate of Marilyn Monroe. The benefactor for that "company"? Anna Strasberg. This Lot # 245 sold at Julien's 6/05 sale

The Robert W. Otto collection

One of the biggest lowlights in the history of Marilyn Monroe! A shocking and criminal attempt to show a Clairol hairsetter that was produced in 1974, 12 years after Monroe's death! This strange Lot sold most likely on eBay, any time, any day& any where! They are too expensive to be originating from June DiMaggio as her favorite pick up's are garage sales. But Otto also claims that these ridiculous but very important rollers are from June DiMaggio. And now June DiMaggio can not remember where those are coming from. Her mother, maybe, because she was blond as well. How about the milkman?

Gotcha

The Long Beach press telegram quoted June DiMaggio in their latest interview on April 17th, 2006:

LB Monroe exhibit raises eyebrows (click on the link to read the complete article)
Long Beach Press-Telegram - Long Beach,CA,USA
By Phillip Zonkel, Staff writer. Forty-four years after Marilyn Monroe's death, controversy still swirls around the legendary film star. ...

"Reached by phone Sunday at her Sacramento-area home, June DiMaggio said the curlers came from a suitcase belonging to her mother that was labeled "Marilyn Monroe." DiMaggio said she was unsure if the curlers belonged to her mother, who was blond, or to Monroe.

As for the authenticity of other items in the exhibit, DiMaggio said, "I can't prove it. It's my word against anyone else's."

Mark Bellinghaus found out the very first day into the freshly opened exhibit that the Clairol setter were FAKES and a SCAM. He contacted Clairol immediately and found out that Clairol did not even exist in 1962! It was formerly named Remington. This was just the start.

He brought this important news to the LA papers and media, but due to the backing of a lawyer who appeared on the Simpson case, everyone would just turn around and away from a warning for way over 30K paying visitors. For one exception. The LA Independent and Mary Gurton did write something and that started it all. The other news media became less scared and more interested in this story.

The rollers were shown successfully to many believers in Indianapolis, the CMG headquarters, and office owned by the powerhouse Mark A. Roesler. This is why Mark Bellinghaus bought this man's available domain and linked it to this website; to tell innocent people, who have no clue what is right or wrong in that exhibit, about this freak show they want to tour with for the next TWELVE YEARS, and around the world.

Please help us to stop them, now!

On Sunday, April 23 '06, the Long Beach Press Telegram publishes an open letter from from Robert W. Otto in which he makes so important to this case false statements.

The note that is mentioned can be found in our secand blog and it was displyed successfully, just like the set of curlers, in Indianapolis in 2004/2005.

Please click on this link to read this letter:

Sunday's Letters
Long Beach Press-Telegram - Long Beach,CA,USA
... produce a story that has been brought about by a blogger, who claims that his accusations frame the biggest scandal to ever involve Marilyn Monroe ["LB Monroe ...

If you would like to watch two controvercial interviews, please click this link, and then click on the search option in the upper middle and then type in the open field: Marilyn Monroe Queen Mary

http://cbs2.com/video/?cid=71

You can listen to Mr. Otto and his "MM-bling-BS"!

A highlight of the Mark Bellinghaus collection; MM's beaded necklace. Photo taken by Sam Shaw in 1957

Another so called highlight would be the remarkable orange Pucci blouse that was worn by Ms Monroe in one of her last photo shoots with famous photographer George Barris. This magnificent and easy recognizable piece does not originate from June Di Maggio, it sold at Christie's NYC in 10/99 together with her orange belt, and the green Pucci blouse and a tassle belt as well. Those four items sold as Lot 260.

The ticket for the day sale on October 28, 1999. People would stand in line, many would not be able to even attend. It literally was a madhouse! This day auction would start at 9:00AM and would go on without break of feeding food, or possibly champage, nothing, until 10:00PM! Anna Strasberg watched it all from the balcony above us all. With champagne.

MM wearing her green Pucci blouse, leaving her home in NYC. This blouse also sold as part of Lot 260. at the historic Christie's sale in 10/99 in NYC

The Marilyn style. Often copied but hardly reached. Her style is up to date. Slacks, stilettoes, a silk Pucci shirt and a smile that almost let's us forget about the global warming! Even husband Arthur Miller can not resist to finally smile.

In NYC during the rehearsals for the President's birthday appearanceI

MM in her yard of her Doheny apartment, wearing her favorite checkered pants and her black cashmere turtleneck sweater; Photo taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt

MM wearing the same black cashmere turtle neck sweater in Korea while entertaining the troops

MM leaving in disguise and wearing a cream colored Geistex cardigan, and a light scarf hood and sunglasses; Pat Newcomb in the background

MM using the bike she received as a gift; wearing a black Geistex cardigan and sunglasses

This wonderful skirt was often worn by a young and fast uprising Marilyn Monroe. An absolute private piece of her clothing. In which she was photgraphed over and over, Mr. Robert W. Otto! You see? Private clothing = many photos!

Acting lessons with teacher and confidant Natasha Lytess, MM wearing her long jeans skirt, that also sold at Christie's in 1999 as part of Lot 146

This goup of photographs combines the black cashmere turtleneck sweater that Marilyn wore with the blue jeans skirt. Young Marilyn is taking acting lessons by her teacher and friend Natasha Lytess in the apartment they shared on N. Harper, West-Hollywood, California

MM's black scarf that at matches the fabric pattern shown on these photos and that sold also at Christie's in 1999

MM in her Doheny apartment, reading and simply being beautiful and sexy, a black scarf around her neck, this scarf also sold at Christie's in1999.

Photo taken by Philippe Halsman in 1952

Halsman noted: "Marilyn's bookshelves were full of.....books about religion, science, history, psychology...That, too, was startling."

Another absolutely gorgeous shot of the beautiful and sexy blonde bomb shell, holding that very same scarf

The only two existing birthday cards in the world, made by the studio for MM's 34th birthday

MM's 34th birthday, the presents and Yves Montand. This birthday card is part of the Mark Bellinghaus collection

MM wearing in private her satin coat with large mother of pearl buttons, circa 1961/62 This coat sold at Christie's in 1999 as Lot# 186A.

"Mariposa" like a butterfly, wearing the same satin coat in England, years earlier

MM during a press conference with Lawrence Olivier and wearing her satin coat the amazing Galanos dress that sold at the Christie's night auction in '99 as Lot # 18. for $74,000

MM at the actors studio with no make up and wearing a black velvet hat, made by Mad Caps NY Photo taken and signed by Roy Schatt, also this hat was sold at Christie's NYC 10/99 sale and was purchased by Mr. Bellinghaus

"How To Marry A Millionaire" MM in one of her funniest scenes, in which she is reading a book upside down as she does not want to wear her glasses, wearing a black velvet studio made hat, that sold at Christie's in 1999

Wearing the same outfit with black velvet hat, signing for a studio guard

Still from "How To Marry A Millionaire", MM wearing her favorite white fox fur stole

MM and husband Joe DiMaggio attending the premier for "The Seven Year Itch" on her birthday

The outfit she would wear for the Premiere of "How To Marry A Millionaire" and also for her appearance on the Edward R. Murrow show

Publicity still for "How To Marry A Millionaire" MM wearing her famous white fox stole on top of the dress that now is in good hands of a famous Spanish collector.

"Marilyn Monroe-The Exhibit"is having a simular photo on the admission ticket. Without the white fox stole of course, because it is in the Mark Bellinghaus collection and not owned by Otto. His furs have only stories attached to, and possibly originate from a "suitcase" that had the name Marilyn Monroe written on it. Owned by the senile June DiMaggio who can not remember much and all of a sudden, when she recently remebered the exact time when everything happened. The exact hours when she was here and there. As simple as that. Obviously studied and rehearsed, that is what we say about it. The "part of her life" as June also claims to be an actress.

Well, here is a real and busy ACTRESS! Beauty also takes a lot of work. Talent needs training

Marilyn doing her daily errands, and wearing the skirt that was part of Julien's auction 6/2005, Lot # 38 the one in the middle in the auction catalog

Even when she was watering her plants very caring for them, she seemed to be thinking all the time.

The slit on the side of this skirtis not a slit, it is a fold and the "bell form stile, the pattern of the fabric and the pattern that even in b/w is visible

The life of a sex symbol! Hard labor, trying to achieve perfection. Can you hear her beautiful voice? Now the folds are visible. Her amazing and so innocent beauty, too!

This JAX belt, that MM wore for two important photo options and uncountable other shoots she is pictured with. It also sold at Christie's in 1999

When she left with her supporting lawyer her Beverly Hills home at 508 N. Palm Drive, she was in tears and everyone felt for her. Those are the unusal and moving memories of a crying Marilyn.

Happy and smiling again! Announcing the marriage to Arthur Miller, her husband # 3. Wearing the same black Jax belt like years earlier

MM wearing her orange Pucci belt in NYC

Another belt that now is part of the Mark Bellinghaus collection; the white leather belt that MM is wearing on the lower left side with Arthur Miller with her white combination, this one sold also at Christie's in '99

MM's Brentwood home in California, the welcome bench with the adobe painitng on top, and many artifacts that MM purchased earlier in 1962 in Mexico

The Mark Bellinghaus collection: The adobe painting, described by Eunice Murray in her book. The amazing artistic taste of Marilyn Monroe

The Mark Bellinghaus collection: at former location, Marilyn Monroe's Mexican so called "Welcome Bench". Bellinghaus re-united this bench with Monroe's wonderful painting after 37 years(in 1999), of seperation due to the Strasberg storage break period. The dining room table , the Mexican triangle faceted mirror, Marilyn's birthday card and the two copper candelabras that were hanging in MM's Brentwood hacienda in her living room.

Indeed the last photos of Marilyn Monroe, taken by Allan Grant; the "Desnudo" painting leaning against the wall behind Marilyn

MM's sun and living room, the Chac Mool wall hanging, her coffe table, chairs and Mexian mirror

Marilyn Monroe's sun room on August 5th, 1962, a part of the Chac Mool wall hanging is visible through the window, from the outside her home and across MM's pool

The Mark Bellinghaus collection: The Chac Mool wall hanging, the Mexian wire figures, MM's table lamp, the "Desnudo" painting that Marilyn also purchased in Mexico City in '62, the red Pouchette painting, two of her four folding chairs with pillows, a blue/white glass bowl

The four Mexican metal wire figures that were hand picked by Marilyn on her trip to Mexico and that hung in her sun room in her Brentwood hacienda. These pieces sold as Lot 456. at Christie's 10/99 sale in NYC

The little Pouchette abstract painting with a bull in it. That painting is shown here in '99 before the auction. It is discribed in Norman Rosten's book: MARILYN: AN UNTOLD STORY

The Mark Bellinghaus collection: MM's Mexican faceted mirror, dining room table, and her green glass ewer, that is shown in Christie's catalog from '99, page 314, Lot 452 , the Happy Birthday card hangs on the wall, the little folding table sold in 2001 at Christie's and can be seen on the b/w photos as well. The welcome bench to the right with parts of MM's make-up on it. The Weimaraner is patiently waiting for food.

MM's silk/velvet pillow that sold as Lot 235. at Julien's on 06/05

The Mark Bellinghaus collection: The third painting that Miss Monroe purchased in Mexico. A 1961 painted oil titled "Thistles" by Nova Taylor. The chair underneath is the last remaining intact chair that fits to the round dining table perfectly. The green silk/velvet pillow was sold at the 06/05 Julien's auction and matches the seat of MM's chair. Originally the chair and the painting were placed exactly like this in MM's Brentwood home, as Bellinghaus owns many color images, taken by Eunice Murray. The right side of this photo is showing the round and very heavy dining room table and MM's green glass ewer.

MM's pedestal that sold at Julien's auction, 06/05 as Lot 280.

The Mark Bellinghaus collection; center in front of bed: Marilyn Monroe's pedestal, originated from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe, sold at Julien's auction '05 Lot # 280; now carrying a Buddha statue. "Marilyn", the little poodle girl that was homeless and stood outside Bellinghaus's home Christmas '04, now is "Monroe's" girlfriend and love, "Monroe" is the 8 1/2 year old obedient Weimaraner.

A small jar of MM's skin past is next to the Buddha. Bellinghaus had the little photo of Monroe in the background for many years. When he won the black turtleneck cashmere sweater Monroe wore for that shoot, a dream came true for him.

The Mark Bellinghaus collection: The front shows part of MM's coffee table, the Mexican cigartette box that MM bought in Taxco, Mexico. The Mexican wire figures, left: a metal wirework flower and branch ornament(discribed in Lot 456 from Christie's '99 sale) Right: Chac Mool, the table lamp and the paintings, center; Marilyn & Monroe are always posing, especially if someone uses a flash

The Mark Bellinghaus collection: Marilyn Monroe's Mexican coffee table that she bought for her Brentwood home. It's table top is covered with rawhide. It was owned by the Nunez family and used, as MM would have done it.

The Mark Bellinghaus collection: On the left, a huge 37 X 48 abstract oil of a boy playing guitar. Part of Lot 429 from Christie's '99 auction sale. Her table lamp and one of her four folding chairs including original cussions are in the front left.

Marilyn Monroe loved to read, she was proud of her books and they meant a lot to her. These shots where also taken in her apartement at 882 N. Doheney, West Hollywood, California in 1953

The lot of MM's travel books at Christie's in 1999

MM reading Heinrich Heine, a book that was part of the European poetry lot that sold at Christie's in 1999

The Mark Bellinghaus collection: The top is showing the book that MM is reading on her bed in her Doheny apartment, the shelf in the middle is showing two Lots of her books; the interesting note: Shakespears Sonnets contained a little envelope that has the name Marilyn written onto it. The note in the inside reads"Dear Marilyn A very Happy Birthday May"obviously a gift from her secretary and friend May Reis

The two wooden turned pieces are not maracas as stated in Lot # 456. of the '99 Christie's auction. They are actually Mexican mole makers, a special delicatess that is made of chocolate and used as a sauce, with mostly entrees.

Bellinghaus was able to recognize these two pieces on photographs he recently pruchased, that show the interior of Marilyn Monroe's kitchen

Another view into MM's Mexian decorated and tiled kitchen. The mole maker from Lot 456. is hanging as a decoration piece on the wall, center of picture. On detailed view it is possible to recognize another piece that now is part of the Mark Bellinghaus collection. On the right side on the window area there is a piece that matches the body of the glass pheasant, that was part of Lot 452. at the Christie's auction 11/99

Absolutely trackable! The Mark Bellinghaus collection: The pheasant that could be seen at Monroe's kitchen window in parts, the little blue/white glass bowl and the huge (in real life) blue glas bowl on the upper left side. That bowl was present in the sun room of MM. The other remaining glass pieces like the dolphin and the turkey vases are present on the inventory list that each of the the named peole that were in MM's last will received. Bellinghaus received that list with May Reis's copy of MM's Testament and Last Will.

Simply beautiful. The green glass ewer that was part of Lot 452. and sold at Christie's 10/99 sale in NYC

Lot 231. at Julien's 06/05, a Mexican bowl and vase; the little vase was placed on Ms. Monroe's coffeetable, it alos appears on the inventory list

MM's living room; the little vase is in the center of the photo, on the Mexican coffee table, the Desnudo painting(left), now more visible as it blends into the wood panel easily, the glass bowl(Lot452) in front of the brass table lamp, two of the four folding chairs are also present

The Mark Bellinghaus colection: MM's Mexican clay dove (which also is listed on the inventory list), in front of MM's phone book that was bought by goldenpalace.com and that helped Mark Bellinghaus in his research about June DiMaggio (she is not present in this one either!)

BIG THANK YOU TO WWW.GOLDENPALACE.COM !

The clay dove can be found and recognized easily on b/w movie footage from her home, that shows the dove sitting on the window in MM's sun room.

A true Cinderella beauty! "The Prince And The Showgirl" movie dress and cape

The cape in it's vibrant and stunning colors and amazing design

A behind the scene shot pictures a kissing scene between Marilyn Monroe and Lawrence Olivier. MM is wearing the gorgeous cape

A view from above the set. MM seems to fly and she seems also to enjoy the moment, dispite the problems with co-star Laurence Olivier

The black linen shirt that also sold at Julien's in 2005

Photo taken by Harol Lloyd in 1952

MM wearing her black linen shirt, Pure Irish linen, made by Lady Manhattan; an almost paralyzing beautiful Marilyn Monroe eating some melon

MM's 882 N. Doheny apartment in West Hollywood; once there was this beauty, standing right behind those windows...

... wouldn't you have loved to be her neighbor? Wearing those checkered pants again.....

.......studying her scripts, while listening to classic music. Where did Mr. Otto dream his version of Marilyn Monroe? She was no BIMBO! No bling-bling. And she loved those checkered pants.

MM's sense of humor was wonderful. Her feet were dirty, she did not care. She was a real "Mensch", not an Otto-creation "a la Jane Mansfield or Angeline of the 50's & 60's!"

Very often she did not only pose for the camera reading. She actually did read a lot. And she wore those checkered pants a lot, too

Acting coach and close friend Natasha Lytess and the radiant star on the set and in costume for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Who would look anywhere else, it was a complete surprise to even have found, yes, those checkered JAX pants. They are not visible in the film, so she might have put them on to keep warm, in between the takes. In this intro for the movie, when Lorelei and Dorothy arrive, we can see and we can feel the unique and still to this day mesmerizing energy of Marilyn Monroe. That power that made her a super star and legend.

Early in her career 1947 Screen Actors Guilt receipt

May Reis's copy of MM's last will and testament with many very important and absolutely telling items and facts, typed and signed letters by poet Norman Rosten and people like Inez Melson etc. This Lot sold at Julien's 10/05 sale

Lot 143. at Christie's NYC 10/99 also marked the collectors first ever MM owned clothing items he ever won at auction. It was way on top of his intensely prepared list of Lots he was hoping to win. And he knew up front what this pictured robe really was. Marilyn Monroe's last item she would be seen in alive by housekeeper Eunice Murray. When he won the bid on that piece he screamed out a loud and clear and very happy "Yes". Now we could also share with the reader that many peole use the number 1-4-3 also as a short form for I LOVE YOU.

Lot 143. also included the pink bed jacket that also has been mentioned and discribed by Eunice Murray, and a Capezio leotard in which MM would pssibly take her dance lessons, as Capizio is a classic maker for ballet accessoirs.

"Chilly wind" Photos taken by George Barris, Santa Monica Beach, California, 1962

MM enjoying the surf in her terry cloth robe

The bedroom of Marilyn Monroe after her body has been removed. As Eunice Murray states in her book, that she saw the last time Marilyn alive in MM's white short and hooded bathing robe, you can see the robe on the lower left corner. On top of a Mexican basket.

A closeup definetely proofs the material to be terry cloth, the length matches and the belt is hanging off the body of the robe.

The terry cloth robe, in comparesment to the photos with the famous Mexican cardigan, which were taken during the same photo shoot by George Barris, MM seemed to alsways look happy. She is holding the terry cloth belt in her left hand, inside the pocket as a small piece of it is sticking out.

The photos in the cardigan show her really sad, but they are amazing Marilyn history. This cardigan sold at the big Christie's auction in 1999 for $ 167,500! Do we find that beauty at least on the Queen Mary? NO! Of course not. There are some cardigans on display, trying to look like Marilyn's, but they might be Marilyn Manson's, but never Marilyn Monroe's!

"I met George Barris over the last ten years mostly at the memorial services and the Marilyn birthday parties that were both held by the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club, which was also almost always a wonderful opportunity and chance to meet the few people who really met the beautiful actress, knew her and have worked with her, or even were related to her. Many of those have left us already. Talking to Marilyn again? Maybe?

I hope that George Barris will feel better soon and that he can come back to talk about Marilyn again and bring her to life with his kind and so respectful memory of the star. We would not be able to remember Marilyn as going so hip into the 60's, in her psychadellic colors, like orange, mauve and Pucci smitten, if it would not be for the great artis and photographer George Barris.

Thank you so much for that, Mr. Barris!"

Mark Bellinghaus