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21 Inspiring Photos of Marilyn Monroe

21 inspiring vintage photos of the icon.

By Jennifer AlgooPublished: Jun 01, 2016 1:30 PM EDT

Clothing, Lip, Sleeve, Shoulder, Joint, White, Style, Eyelash, Beauty, Fashion,

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In honor of what would've been Marilyn Monroe's 90th birthday, we've rounded up rare and inspiring photos of the icon. Here, Monroe in pictures worth lingering over.

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Mouth, Sleeve, Beauty, Tooth, Waist, Long-sleeved t-shirt, Abdomen, Active tank, Laugh, Belt,

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1945

2

Lip, Mouth, Eye, Tooth, Happy, Laugh, Tongue, Gesture, Liquid bubble,

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1947

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3

Nose, Mouth, Hairstyle, Human body, Sand, Photograph, Human leg, Elbow, Happy, Summer,

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1948

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Human leg, People in nature, Monochrome, Knee, Waist, Calf, Foot, Monochrome photography, Sandal, Black-and-white,

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1951

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Nose, Mouth, Comfort, Hairstyle, Mammal, Sitting, Knee, Thigh, Long hair, Photo shoot,

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1951

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Sitting, People in nature, Knee, Bag, Flash photography, Vintage clothing, Blond, Photo shoot, Retro style, Portrait photography,

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1953

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Clothing, Lip, Sleeve, Shoulder, Joint, White, Style, Eyelash, Beauty, Fashion,

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1953

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Comfort, Sitting, Furniture, Outdoor furniture, Summer, Lap, Thigh, Tan, Sunlounger, Sun tanning,

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1953

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Serveware, Style, Dishware, Monochrome photography, Monochrome, Photography, Black-and-white, Saucer, Curtain, Bouquet,

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1953

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Lip, Style, Dress, Day dress, One-piece garment, Blond, Chest, Cocktail dress, Retro style, Waist,

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1954

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Human leg, Style, Sitting, Summer, Knee, Monochrome, Thigh, Model, Monochrome photography, Photography,

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1954

12

Sleeve, Human body, Collar, Street fashion, Button, Hoodie, Portrait photography, Portrait, Child model, Sweatshirt,

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1954

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Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Earrings, Style, Jewellery, Beauty, Body piercing, Eyelash, Body jewelry,

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1954

14

Human leg, Photograph, Monochrome, Sitting, Style, Monochrome photography, Summer, Black-and-white, Knee, Beauty,

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1954

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Human, Room, Wood, Home, Comfort, Sitting, Black, Cabinetry, Living room, Hearth,

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1955

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Monochrome, Infrastructure, Road, Urban area, Photograph, Tower block, Metropolis, Neighbourhood, Metropolitan area, Monochrome photography,

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1955

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Photograph, Style, Door, Chest, Lipstick, Blond, Monochrome photography, Black-and-white, Strapless dress, Makeover,

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1955

18

Finger, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Style, Makeup artist, Makeover, Personal grooming, Portrait, Cosmetics,

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1955

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Clothing, Hairstyle, Dress, Style, Eyelash, Chest, Jewellery, Monochrome, Waist, Day dress,

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1956

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Hairstyle, Dress, Shoulder, Standing, Photograph, Formal wear, Style, One-piece garment, Vintage clothing, Monochrome photography,

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1957

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