#9763 • Marilyn Monroe's Japanese Straw Rickshaw Hat

Part of Music & Hollywood Icons Historical Occasion (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $9,000-$12,000 Marilyn Monroe Personally Owned 1940s Japanese Straw Rickshaw Hat W/Letter of Authenticity From Joe Franklin - This piece is an authentic 1940s Japanese straw rickshaw hat, which was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The hat was given to Joe Franklin by Monroe, as they were preparing the manuscript for "The Marilyn Monroe Story", which was written by Franklin and was the first biography about Marilyn. According to Franklin, they were in her East Side apartment where she had the hat hanging on the wall, and Franklin admired the piece so much that Marilyn decided to give it to Joe as a gift. According to Franklin, the had was given to Marilyn from a GI who had brought it from Japan as a souvenir. The hat has been extremely well kept, and is in beautiful condition. The hat measures approx. 19" in diameter x 12" high. This piece will also include a letter of authenticity from Joe Franklin, who was an American radio and television host personality, author and actor, and whose show featured famous guests such as Andy Warhol, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Salvador Dali, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and countless others. Joe Franklin knew Marilyn Monroe personally, and co-authored the first biography about Marilyn, titled "The Marilyn Monroe Story".