Part of the Collection: Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Leather Belt It was originally sold at the 1999 Christie’s Auction, The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe. It’s made of soft leather, ornamented with gold tone fleur-de-lis and French coat of arms. Marilyn is seen here wearing this belt in 1951, while visiting RKO Studios. Marilyn was 5’, 5 1⁄2” tall, and her weight naturally varied over the years. Her measurements varied also. Documented Weight
1945: 118 lbs
1960: 140 lbs
1962: 117 lbs Documented Measurements
1945: 36-24-34
1951: 361⁄2-23-34
1955: 38-23-36 This belt measures 24 5/8 inches when measured from the buckle to the hole used to fasten it when worn by Marilyn. #MarilynMonroe