Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1953 Joe Dimaggio & Marilyn Monroe Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1953 Joe Dimaggio Poster Photo with Marilyn Monroe. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Pictured here in 1953, Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe are seen during their brief marriage at the height of their fame and during a period of significant cultural transformation across the United States following the conclusion of World War II as GIs returned and gained access to higher education and employment as the nation experienced a moment of considerable prosperity. DiMaggio and Monroe remain two of the most iconic figures from the mid twentieth century and have come to symbolize the era as culture evolved and media portrayals of celebrities became more prominent.
By the time of this photograph, DiMaggio had been retired for two years following one of the most illustrious careers in baseball, playing for the New York Yankees for his entire career and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955 as recognition for his influence on the sport, and was declared the most significant living baseball player in 1969. Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles and would go on to be discovered for a modeling career while working in a factory that supported the United States war effort during World War II. She would build her own theatrical production company and become one of the most recognized celebrities of the time and a true American icon who helped redefine American culture in the 1950s.
This photograph, frozen in time, captures a rare and intimate moment between these two legendary figures. It's a glimpse into a world away from the public eye, a world that immediately transports the viewer back to the 1950s, forging an indelible bond with the past.
