$70,400
Marilyn Monroe's certificate of conversion to Judaism. Signed by Monroe and dated July 1, 1956. Monroe converted to Judaism to marry playwright Arthur Miller. The couple had a traditional Jewish wedding on July 1, 1956. The certificate, signed by Miller and other witnesses, reads in part "Hear O Israel The Lord Our God/ The Lord is One/ Certificate of Conversion/ This is to record that Marilyn Monroe [signed]/ having sought to join the house of Israel by accepting/ the religion of Israel and promising to live by its principles/ and practices was received in the Jewish Faith/ on July 1, 1956/ corresponding to the Hebrew date 22nd Tammuz, 5716/ at Lewisboro, New York." Housed in a framed display with three black and white images of Monroe and Miller at their wedding and an informational plaque. 26 by 39 1/4 inches, framed Click To Request A Condition Report Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2015-12-16
