Marilyn Monroe Negatives. Irv Steinberg's profile shot of Monroe, after the triumph of her "Happy Birthday" song appearance ...

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Marilyn Monroe Negatives. Irv Steinberg's profile shot of Monroe, after the triumph of her "Happy Birthday" song appearance at JFK's Madison Square Garden, captures her through the window of her limousine. According to Donald Spoto's 1993 book Marilyn Monroe: The Biography, Marilyn went after the show to the East Side home of Arthur and Mathilde Krim for a reception. Her expression here is one of anticipation, as well as justifiable pride at the sensation she had just created. The photo comes with its original negative and its copyright. A piece of political and show business history, in Excellent condition.

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