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Original vintage circa 1954 matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Marilyn Monroe smiling in a lovely up-close pose during her memorable 1954 USO tour. In very good to fine condition, with a small surface gouge to Marilyn's right shoulder. Encapsulated by PSA as an authentic "Type I" photograph, circa 1954.
After spending her honeymoon in Japan with new husband Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn took a detour to Korea to entertain the troops. As part of the USO tour, she performed ten shows in four days to approximately 100,000 servicemen. She charmed the soldiers with her dancing and singing, including 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend.' She not only performed, but visited several hospitals as well. Later, Monroe recalled that the trip 'was the best thing that ever happened to me.'
The Marc and Mary Perkins Collection.
