You've been anxiously awaiting for the opportunity, well, some folks maybe. But, now is your chance to acquire some real morbid Elvis Presley stuff, items used for preparing him for his burial.
From the July 22nd Chicago Tribune.
The former senior embalmer at the Memphis Funeral Home is going to auction off tolls used to embalm the King in 1977.
The items are estimated to bring in $8,000 and will include the "John Doe" tag, rubber gloves, forceps, lip brushes, comb, eyeliner, needle injectors and aneurysm hooks used during the embalming. Preparations for Elvis' funeral involved embalming his body, dressing him in a suit, applying makeup and dying his graying hair.
Also for sale is the coffin shipping invoice, the hangar to Elvis' suit, his preparation room case report and case sheet.
Chicago-based Leslie Hindman Auctioneers will be hosting the event.
In the past, clumps of Elvis' hair have gone for $18,000 and a syringe used on Abraham Lincoln on his death bed brought in $10,000.
My Advice to You Is Go out and Buy, Buy, Buy!! --Cooter
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