A Norma Jeane Baker Signature, 1942....

Description

A Norma Jeane Baker Signature, 1942. A teal blue leatherbound autograph book, interior pink page inscribed in black fountain pen ink reads "5/13/42 / Dear Joan, / Heres wishing all / the luck and success in the / world to a very sweet girl. / Norma Jeane Baker;" signed by the soon-to-be Marilyn Monroe when she was a 15 year-old sophomore at University High School in West Los Angeles to her classmate, Joan Loye. Interestingly, Norma Jeane ended up getting married just a month after she signed this page, thus permanently ending her formal education -- something she was insecure about for the rest of her life. (Please note there are many other autographs of fellow students in this book.)
4 1/2" x 5 1/2"

PROVENANCE:
This piece was consigned directly by Joan Loye who went to both Emerson Middle School and University High School with the young Norma Jeane.

Heritage Auctions provides as much information as possible but strongly encourages in-person inspection. Condition statements are offered as general guidance only, not as complete representations of fact, and do not constitute a warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted but may be visible in the photos, which are considered part of the condition report. Lots estimated at $1,000 or less are not de-framed for inspection, and we may be unable to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and is not liable for damage to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or artwork that has shifted in the frame. All lots are sold "AS IS" under our Terms & Conditions of Auction.