Marilyn Monroe memorabilia including sexy costumes to be AUCTIONED after late star's 96th birthday

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A staggering collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia will be put up on auction later this month by Julien's and TCM.News of the Marilyn items began circulating this Wednesday on what would have been the late screen icon's 96th birthday.The treasures on offer include a note Marilyn wrote to her legendary acting teacher Lee Strasberg and a saucy bodysuit she wore in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Incoming: A staggering collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia is set to go on auction, including these sexy bodysuits she and Jane Russell wore in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Her black leotard from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was covered in glittering sequins and accented with colorful floral trim.Marilyn and her co-star Jane Russell wear matching versions of this outfit when their characters in the film work as showgirls in Paris.

Their respective characters Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw have taken the job after being cut off financially by the father of the dull heir Lorelei is attempting to marry.Both bodysuits have been put up for auction with a staggering asking price of between$80,000 and $100,000.

Special date:News of the Marilyn items began circulating this Wednesday on what would have been the late screen icon's 96th birthday Sizzling:The treasures on offer include a note Marilyn wrote to her legendary acting teacher Lee Strasberg and a saucy bodysuit she wore in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Detail work:Her black leotard from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was covered in glittering sequins and accented with colorful floral trim Jaw-dropping:Both bodysuits have been put up for auction with a staggering asking price of between $80,000 and $100,000 Costume label: Marilyn and Jane led the cast of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, which Howard Hawks.