Hat
Period1868
MediumSilk, satin, silk plush velvet, buckram, wire, ostrich feathers, net lace
Dimensions6 × 6 × 4.5 in. (15.2 × 15.2 × 11.4 cm)
SignedStamped in gold on the bonnet lining is the legend "Mon CHARLES MARX / fOUR DE L.A.R. la Prsse de Joinville / Mme Valerie Graux Suceur / Boulevart des Italiens, 33 / PARIS." The hat retains its original retailer's tag of printed paper, pinned to the end of one of the chin ribbons, reading "MODES / Maison Charles Marx / Fourisseux de / L.A.R. Mme la Princesse / F. de Joinville / Mme Valerie Graux / Successeur / 33 Bouevart des Italiens. / au coin de la rue de la Michedure. Paris. / No. "
ClassificationsAccessories, Women's
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ellen Adams, 2006
Object number2006.15.2
DescriptionA woman's hat of rich maroon plush silk velvet over stiffened buckram sewn to a wire form. The velvet is fashioned into wide box pleats at the hat's crown with a pair of four inch wide, eight inch long plush velvet streamers at the sides, edged in black floral net lace. The brim of the hat is trimmed in ruched maroon plush velvet faced with oyster white satin. A maroon silk ribbon bow is sewn to the center front of the hat, with a small cluster of dyed and curled ostrich feathers. The hat is lined with lightweight oyster white silk. Heavy maroon satin ribbon ties are sewn to the sides of the hat, 2 1/2 inches in width and 29 inches in length, ending in diagonal edges.NotesJulia Norton was born in Buffalo, NY, on 19 November 1838, a daughter of Charles Norton (1805 - 1870) and Julia A. Maltby (1804 - 1875). Between 1854 and 1861, the four Norton children moved to San Francisco, CA. Their parents moved to join them in the winter of 1862. In the spring of 1861, Julia became engaged to Benjamin Minturn Hartshorne (1826 - 1900), son of Robert Hartshorne (1798 - 1872) and Mary Ann Minturn (1802 - 1861) of Highlands, NJ. The couple married in San Francisco on 13 February 1862. Julia and Benjamin had three children: Julia Norton (b. 1863), Robert (1866 - 1927), and Mary Minturn (b. 1867). From May through November of 1868, Julia, Benjamin and their three children made an extended visit to the east coast, staying at Portland with Ben's father. They also visited friends and relatives in the New York area. Shortly after returning to San Francisco, Julia Hartshorne contracted a serious illness requiring the care of physician Dr. Charles Bertody from 4 December through 3 February 1869. On 5 December 1868, the doctor vaccinated Ben and the children. This suggests that Julia may have been suffering from smallpox, as the vaccine for it was the only one in common usage at that time. Julia Norton Hartshorne died on 3 February 1869 at the age of thirty. For more biographical information, including letters by her father-in-law Robert Hartshorne describing his son's wife to other family members, please see the portrait of Julia Norton Hartshorne 1999.7. The Association also has a portrait miniature of Julia Hartshorne (please see 2018.10.1.)
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