It was a moment in time, seen now is fuzzy black and white footage. On Saturday, May 19, 1962, at a Democratic fundraiser and early 45th birthday celebration for President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden, Marilyn Monroe shimmied onto the stage wrapped in a white ermine fur. As she ascended to the microphone […]The post Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic “Happy Birthday Mr. President” Dress Up For Auction appeared first on Pursuitist.

It was a moment in time, seen now is fuzzy black and white footage. On Saturday, May 19, 1962, at a Democratic fundraiser and early 45th birthday celebration for President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden, Marilyn Monroe shimmied onto the stage wrapped in a white ermine fur.As she ascended to the microphone she wiggled the coat off her shoulders revealing a skintight sheer dress that sparkled with over 2,500 hand-stitched crystals. The custom Jean Louis creation was so tight fitting that Marilyn wore nothing underneath and was sewn into it.Sadly it was one of her last public appearances before her untimely death less than three months later and President Kennedy died a year later. In many ways the dress is a talisman of a  On November 17, 2016, Julien?s Auctions, exclusively offers the Marilyn Monroe ?Happy Birthday Mr. President? Jean Louis creation at auction.Prior to the auction, the ?Happy Birthday Mr. President? dress will go on an exclusive world tour at MANA Contemporary in New Jersey as part of the Exhibiti...