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An authentic piece of mid-century pop culture history: an original vintage 1953 commercial pin-up calendar featuring the legendary "Golden Dreams" nude portrait of Marilyn Monroe. Photographed by Tom Kelley in 1949 before Monroe achieved Hollywood superstardom, this imagery became a cultural phenomenon, eventually debuting as Playboy magazine’s very first centerfold in December 1953.This piece is a genuine vintage calendar sheet featuring the January 1953 date pad still intact at the bottom. The text "Posed by MARILYN MONROE" is printed on the right side of the red velvet background, along with the title "Golden Dreams" centered directly beneath her feet. The calendar page is mounted in a modern matted black frame, preserving its display value. Condition:The calendar shows authentic vintage wear consistent with age and storage. The calendar sheet has vintage pencil inscriptions in the lower margin recording dimensions ("7 1/4 x 9 3/4..."). The paper shows some minor edge toning and soft rippling beneath the glass. The surrounding white matte board exhibits light foxing and sporadic staining spots, primarily on the right-hand side. The modern black wooden frame is structurally sound with an intact hanging wire, though the brown paper backing on the reverse is torn along the upper right edge. Dimensions:Frame Height: Approximately 24.5 inchesFrame Width: [Insert width, e.g., 18.5 inches] Visible Calendar Sheet: Approximately 12.75 inches x 15.75 inches (matching the vintage handwritten notes)

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• Starting Bid: $75
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