Marilyn Monroe "Pola Debevoise" black felt hat from How to Marry a Millionaire. ...

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Marilyn Monroe "Pola Debevoise" black felt hat from How to Marry a Millionaire. Marilyn Monroe "Pola Debevoise" black felt hat from How to Marry a Millionaire. (TCF, 1953) Black felt hat with soft ruffle brim and simple bow. Bodies by Lee yellow stamp. Internal bias label handwritten "1-39-1-4691 A-705-54 M. MONROE". Created by Travilla for Marilyn Monroe as "Pola Debevoise" in How to Marry a Millionaire but not in the final version of the film. Lot includes a wardrobe test photo showing Monroe wearing the hat. This hat was originally created for the scene with David Wayne on the plane but was replaced with a simple beret.

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