SS Paris Passenger List - 22 April 1896
Front Cover of a Second Cabin Passenger List from the SS Paris of the American Line, Departing Wednesday, 22 April 1896 from New York to Southampton, Commanded by Captain F. M. Passow. GGA Image ID # 162ee923f1
Senior Officers and Staff
- Commander: Captain F. M. Passow
Second Cabin Passengers
- Dr. E. Arrigdson
- Mr. Samuel Boughman (Not on Board)
- Mr. Nelson R. Bird
- Mr. Edward Bromberg
- Mr. Charles Bernheim
- Mrs. Bernheim
- Master Charles Bernheim
- Mr. Louis Bernard
- Miss Lizzie Bond
- Mr. J. Bretzfelder
- Mr. John Banbury
- Mr. M. Brill
- Mr. John Binns
- Mr. Joseph Binns
- Mr. J. Blake
- Mrs. H. Cale
- Mr. D. Currier
- Mr. Chavellard
- Mr. S. Cooper
- Miss Mary Cazaubon
- Mrs. L. Camfield
- Mr. W. E. Clark
- Mrs. Clark
- Mr. S. J. Curtis
- Miss J. Cribbez
- Miss Castabella
- Mr. William Cortwright
- Mr. James Day
- Mrs. Day
- Miss Lottie Day
- Miss Bertha Day
- Mr. J. H. Davis
- Mr. Cecil Elliott
- Mrs. Augusta Elliott
- Mr. E. Eitrevaag
- Mrs. Eitrevaag, child and infant
- Mr. A. H. Faith
- Mrs. J R. Forsythe
- Master Hazlett Forsythe
- Mr. John F. Frantzel
- Mr. E. Faure
- Mr. Carl George
- Mrs. George
- Miss Clara George
- Master Oscar George
- Miss Bertha George
- Miss Emma George
- Mr. J. W. Grant
- Mr. I. Gitsky
- Mrs. Gitsky
- Mrs. Gleaves
- Mr. Carl Grimmer
- Mr. C. Gyllang
- Mr. John Gillespie
- Mrs. Gillespie
- Mr. Charles L. Hacket
- Miss Mary Hill
- Mrs. Ella F. Hayden and two children
- Dr. R. R. Hopkins
- Mr. Samuel Hodge
- Mrs. Hodge
- Miss Margaret Hardy
- Mrs. Mary Hempstead
- Mr. W. Hart
- Mrs. Hart and infant
- Miss Bessie Hart
- Master Harry Hart
- Mr. James Hamilton
- Mr. R. Imnack
- Madam B. G. Irving
- Miss Elviro Johnson
- Mr. Alfred Koehn
- Mrs. Koehn
- Mrs. Carrie B. Korne
- Master Gerald Korne
- Mrs. Kerby
- Mr. W. J. Keates
- Mr. Joseph La Clair
- Rev. Leopold Linder
- Mr. Charles E. Lee
- Dr. F. A. Morrison
- Miss Hessic Moreland
- Mr. George Moscher
- Mr. Herbert E. Mellich
- Mrs. Mellich and infant
- Mr. L. L. Merrifield
- Mr. Joseph Maurer
- Mr. George Moscher
- Mrs. J. Martin
- Mr. P. H. Middleton
- Mr. John J. Murray
- Mrs. J. C. Mulherin and infant
- Miss Alice Muller
- Miss Mary Meyer
- Mr. William Roberts
- Miss Elsie Riewe
- Mr. John A. Shafer
- Mr. Morris Salzberg
- Miss Elka Salzbeig
- Mrs. E. Smith
- Mr. P. Schelmerdine
- Mr. Ch. Schweitzer
- Miss Marie Schmisser
- Mr. Emil Schmisser
- Mr. George G. Smith
- Mr. H. Scharff
- Mr. G. Scharff
- Mrs. S. George Tate and child
- Miss Emma E. Taylor
- Miss Mary Taylor
- Mr. A. Thomas
- Mrs. Thomas
- Mrs. V. Van Cauteren
- Miss P. A. Van Cauteren
- Mr. A. J. Vitter
- Mr. J. M. Veldhuyzen Van Zauten
- Mr. H. Veldhuyzen Van Zauten
- Mr. Thomas Newton
- Mrs. Newton
- Mr. Nathan Nettle (Not on Board)
- Miss Ellen Norton
- Miss A. B. Oweris
- Miss N. J Pollard
- Miss E. A. Pollard
- Miss Carrie Pavid
- Mr. Dante Pellini
- Mrs. Pellini and infant
- Mr. H. Phillips
- Mrs. G. Rundle
- Miss Rose Rundle
- Miss Edith Rundle
- Miss Matta Rundle
- Miss Ellen Rundle
- Master Walter Rundle
- Mrs. L. A. Repsdorph
- Mrs. Ellen Walsh
- Mr. Alfred A. Welienbacker
- Mr. William Wheeler
- Mrs. Wheeler
- Miss May Wheeler
- Miss Elaine Wheeler
- Master Godfrey Wheeler
- Master Herbert Wheeler
- Mr. John T. Watkins
- Mrs. Watkins
- Miss Mary Wegman
- Miss Harriet Way (Not on Board)
- Mr. Isadore Welt
- Mr. F. Wells
- Mr. John Williams
- Mr. Jacob Wohl
- Mr. James Winter
- Mrs. Winter and infant
- Miss Minnie Winter
- Master Duncan Winter
- Master Harold Winter
- Mr. F. Wells
- Paul Zwirn
Additions
- Dr. Max Bluden
- Mr. Ohas F. Chauto
- Mr. Henry Eva
- Mrs. H. Hay
- Master John Hay
- Miss Bessie Hay
- Mr. A. Immermann
- Infant Hay
- Mr. A. Montenegro
- Mr. Ohas. Harvey
- Mr. Claude Neevell
- Miss Hesselbrock
- Mr. Philip Shebett
- Mr. J. Hibbert
- Mr. John Stephens
- Mr. H. J. Van Fossen
- Mr. Philip Vilain
- Mr. Edw. Walton
- Mr. C. Webster
- Infant Clark
- Infant Rundle
Not on Board
- Mr. Samuel Boughman
- Mr. Nathan Nettle
- Miss Harriett Way
Passenger List Information
Second-Class Passenger List – SS Paris, American Line, 22 April 1896
Item Description
Christie’s proudly presents an exceptionally preserved Second-Class Passenger List from the illustrious SS Paris of the American Line, chronicling its voyage departing Wednesday, 22 April 1896, from New York to Southampton. Commanded by the esteemed Captain F. M. Passow, this document provides a rare glimpse into the social dynamics and distinguished passengers of a pivotal era in transatlantic travel.
The front cover features timeless design elements representative of late Victorian style, while the passenger list offers rich documentation of individuals representing commerce, academia, and society from the United States and Europe. This artifact, paired with its historical context, stands as a quintessential piece for collectors of maritime and cultural history.
Key Features
1. Senior Officers
- Captain F. M. Passow: Known for his commanding expertise during a time when the SS Paris was celebrated for its innovation and comfort.
2. Historical Significance
The SS Paris epitomized late 19th-century advancements in ocean liner technology, blending engineering prowess with luxury accommodations for second-class passengers—a burgeoning middle-class demographic seeking elevated transatlantic travel experiences.
3. Design Excellence
The detailed typography and layout are hallmarks of Victorian-era craftsmanship, underscoring the elegance associated with the American Line's branding.
Notable VIP Travelers
1. Dr. E. Arrigdson
- Significance: Likely a prominent medical professional, representing the intellectual and scientific elite of the time.
- Appeal: Highlights the transatlantic exchange of medical knowledge and ideas.
2. Rev. Leopold Linder
- Significance: A clergyman of note, symbolizing the cultural and spiritual connections forged between continents during the late 19th century.
- Appeal: Demonstrates the enduring role of religion in shaping societal values.
3. Mrs. Augusta Elliott and Mr. Cecil Elliott
- Significance: Likely part of a well-to-do family, indicative of second-class passengers with means and societal influence.
- Appeal: Offers insights into the social mobility afforded by second-class travel.
4. Mrs. L. A. Repsdorph
- Significance: A distinguished passenger whose presence underscores the diversity of travelers aboard the SS Paris.
- Appeal: Provides a lens into the experiences of women travelers during this era.
5. Dr. Max Bluden (Addition)
- Significance: A figure of intellectual or scientific prominence, exemplifying the academic caliber of second-class passengers.
- Appeal: Represents the professional aspirations and mobility of the time.
Conclusion
This Second-Class Passenger List from the SS Paris is an extraordinary relic of maritime history. Combining aesthetic beauty with historical depth, historians have a window into the elegance and progress of 19th-century transatlantic travel.
