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Elvis, Marilyn Treasures Up for Auction

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted May 28, 2009 5:54 AM CDT

(Newser) – The last clothing Marilyn Monroe wore and Elvis Presley's pill bottles are hitting the auction block in Las Vegas next month, reports the BBC. Monroe's bathrobe, believed to be what she was wearing the night she overdosed on sleeping pills in 1962, is expected to fetch some $6,000. Her receipts for booze, signed checks, several photos, and a fur stole will also be among the treasures, along with Presley's lapiz ring and medical accoutrements.

This umbrella is part of the lot that's going up for auction in Las Vegas next month.
This umbrella is part of the lot that's going up for auction in Las Vegas next month.
This photo taken by Andre De Dienes in 1953 will be part of a Julien's Auctions' sale next month in Las Vegas.
This photo taken by Andre De Dienes in 1953 will be part of a Julien's Auctions' sale next month in Las Vegas.   (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions)
This chiffon and rhinestone leotard was supposed to be worn by Marilyn in the movie Gentlemen Prefer Blonds--but it was deemed inappropriate by the censors.
This chiffon and rhinestone leotard was supposed to be worn by Marilyn in the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds"--but it was deemed inappropriate by the censors.   (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions)
This robe is believed to be the last item of clothing Monroe wore before her death.
This robe is believed to be the last item of clothing Monroe wore before her death.   (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions)
Marilyn Monroe's personal script from the film Some Like It Hot will go on the auction block next month in Vegas.
Marilyn Monroe's personal script from the film "Some Like It Hot" will go on the auction block next month in Vegas.   (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions)
This bottle of Benadryl was prescribed to Elvis Presley on Aug. 15, 1977, one day before the King's death.
This bottle of Benadryl was prescribed to Elvis Presley on Aug. 15, 1977, one day before the King's death.   (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions)
This glass nasal lavage was used before each concert to irrigate Elvis Presley's sinuses with a mixture of warm salt water.
This glass nasal lavage was used before each concert to irrigate Elvis Presley's sinuses with a mixture of warm salt water.   (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions)
Elvis Presley's ring will be part of auction.
Elvis Presley's ring will be part of auction.   (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions)
Elvis Presley autographed this photo to Dr. Nick, My friend and Doctor.
Elvis Presley autographed this photo to "Dr. Nick, My friend and Doctor."   (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions)
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Robert_Dada
May 28, 2009 5:24 AM CDT
Untimely death under unusual circumstances breeds immortality.

Monroe, Presley memorabilia on auction block
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