A costume worn by Marilyn Monroe as Lillian Russell for a pictorial feature in the December 22, 1958 issue of Life magazine, that was photographed by Richard Avedon. The lavender satin, boned leotard has a décolletage neckline trimmed with bouquets of fabric flowers and pink, lavender, and cream draped chiffon sashes across the front, embellished with pink satin bows and trimmed in lavender, pink, and cream chiffon. The costume has minor post-photoshoot alterations. Monroe also dressed as Theda Bara, Clara Bow, Jean Harlow, and Marlene Dietrich for this series of photographs.

Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.

PROVENANCE Lot 61, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, November 17, 2016