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Marilyn Monroe First deux-pièces

Backyard, Hollywood, CA
c. 1945 MM4501

Costume
   Dark strapped bra and sheath culotte deux-pièces. Books.

   TML. Crotch. Cleavage. Bellage.

Actions
   Marilyn sits on a daven in a backyard, a pile of books next to her, resting on her thigh and hip and supporting herself with one hand (1). Then she lies on her side, cleavaged (2), walks the dog (3), and smiles for a closeup (4).

Commentary
   This is the first known picture of Marilyn Monroe modeling a two-piece swimsuit. It is most likely taken in a Hollywood backyard while Marilyn is about 19 years old and at the very beginning of her modeling career.
   There are maillot photographs of Marilyn as a child wearing a maillot, but these are what she puts in her portfolio to take around to prospects.

Source
   Publicity shots, photographer unknown. 4 pictures.
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