Gloves once belonging to Hollywood icons Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe have found an unlikely home in Newfoundland, Canada.
The story begins with a woman named Loretta, who inherited a collection of vintage gloves from her grandmother. Among the gloves were two pairs that caught her attention – a pair of black gloves with a bow, and a pair of white gloves with a pearl button. Loretta’s grandmother had always claimed that these gloves once belonged to Hepburn and Monroe, but Loretta was skeptical.
However, after doing some research, Loretta discovered that her grandmother’s claims were indeed true. The black gloves were worn by Hepburn in the 1957 film “Funny Face”, while the white gloves were worn by Monroe in the 1953 film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”. Both films were shot in New York City, where Loretta’s grandmother lived and worked as a seamstress.
But how did these gloves end up in Newfoundland? It turns out that Loretta’s grandmother had a close friend who worked as a costume designer in New York City. This friend often received items from movie sets as gifts, and she had gifted the gloves to Loretta’s grandmother.
When Loretta’s grandmother passed away, the gloves were passed down to Loretta, who had no idea of their significance. It wasn’t until she stumbled upon an article about a Hollywood memorabilia auction that she realized the true value of the gloves.
Loretta decided to put the gloves up for auction, and they were eventually purchased by a collector in Newfoundland. The collector, who wishes to remain anonymous, was thrilled to add these iconic pieces to their collection.
The gloves serve as a reminder of the glamour and allure of Hollywood’s golden age, and their journey to Newfoundland is a testament to the power of connections and the unexpected paths that objects can take.
In the end, Loretta’s grandmother’s friendship with a costume designer in New York City led to the gloves finding a new home in Newfoundland, where they will continue to be cherished and admired for years to come.
