$12,500
An X-ray of Marilyn Monroe from a side view. Printed on the X-ray is the following information: "Cedars of Lebanon Hospital/Drs. E. Freedman and S. Finck/ Name Di Maggio Marilyn/ No. 50612 Date 11-10-54/ Ref. By Dr. L. Krohn." While a radiology resident at Cedars, a young doctor obtained these X-rays. When he taught at the school himself, he used these X-rays to ensure that students were paying attention. Monroe was said to have known about the X-rays and their use, about which she said, "Isn't that sweet." Monroe's hospital visit was said to be for her chronic endometriosis, or as her doctors described it, "For correction of a female disorder she has suffered for years." 17 by 13 3/4 inches PROVENANCE Lot 818, "Hollywood Legends," Julien's Auctions, Las Vegas, June 26-27, 2010 Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2015-06-26
