RMS Umbria Passenger List - 9 June 1888

Beautiful Engraving on the Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Umbria of the Cunard Line, Departing 9 June 1888 from Liverpool to New York, Commanded by Captain McMickan. GGA Image ID # 20b11a2e67Cover Illustration Shows the Horses of the Æsir Are Horses Present in Norse Mythology That the Æsir Rides. Their Primary Purpose Is to Be Ridden Daily to Yggdrasil so Their Riders Can Pass Judgments. Foxing on the Cover Is Visible, Especially Around the Edges.

Senior Officers and Staff

• Commander: Captain McMickan

Saloon Passengers

1. Mr. P. A. Agolasto
2. Mr. S. Arnold
3. Mr. J. C. Arthur
4. Mr. T. A. Aspden
5. Mrs. Aspden
6. Mr. J. B. Atherton
7. Mr. W. Barbour
8. Mr. R. J. Barns
9. Miss Battersby
10. Mr. Martin Beadenkopf
11. Mr. Bedroisan
12. Mrs. Geo. E. Beers
13. Mr. F. J. Bennett
14. Mr. E. R. Biddle
15. Dr. S. A. Boynton
16. Mrs. Boynton
17. Mr. J. D. Brebner
18. Mr. A. J. Breeve
19. Mr. G. E. Brightson
20. Mr. James Brown
21. Mrs. F. Burpee
22. Miss Burpee
23. Mr. Geo. P. Butler
24. Miss B. Campbell
25. Mr. George Caton
26. Mrs. Caton
27. Mr. E. Caton
28. Miss E. Catou
29. Mrs. A. Chase
30. Mr. J. W. Chick
31. Mrs. Chick
32. Mr. S. M. Clement
33. Mrs. Clement
34. Mrs. M. E. Clore, and Child
35. Mr. O. J. Coleman
36. Mr. Fred. F. Collamoro
37. Mr. C. C. Convorso
38. Mrs. Convorso
39. Mr. U. W. Cooper
40. Mr. William Cooper
41. Mrs. Cooper
42. Master Cooper
43. Mr. Austin Corbin
44. Miss A. B. Coxe
45. Mr. Andrew Crawford
46. Mrs. Crawford
47. Miss Crawford, and Lady Friond
48. Miss F. G. Crosby
49. Mr. Charles David, Jr.
50. Miss G. Davis
51. Mr. D. F. Day
52. Mr. Dieckman
53. Mr. H. C. Dixon
54. Mr. S. Druiff
55. Mr. F. S. Drummond
56. Miss Drummond
57. Mr. O. H. Durrell
58. Mrs. Durroll
59. Miss Emery
60. Mr. Thomas H. Evans
61. Miss Agnes Farmer
62. Mr. T. Ferguson
63. Mr. A. E. Field
64. Mr. Harry Foster
65. Mr. H. D. Fusscil
66. Mr. George Gebbie
67. Mrs. Gebbie
68. Miss Gebbie
69. Miss Maggie Gebbie
70. Mrs. Gibson
71. Miss M. E. Gilbert
72. Mr. Giles, and Vale
73. Mrs. Giles
74. Miss Giles
75. Miss Sadie Giles
76. Mr. W. P. Giles
77. Dr. Bradley Goodyear
78. Mrs. Goodyear
79. Mr. Govett
80. Mrs. Govett
81. Mr. Brenton Gray
82. Miss Griffin
83. Mr. Herbert L. Griggs
84. Miss Gunther
85. Mrs. Hall, and Infant
86. Miss A. Hall
87. Mr. E. T. Halsey
88. Mr. George Hamilton
89. Mr. Hammond
90. Mr. S. Handford
91. Mr. J. Harden
92. Mr. John J. Hart
93. Mrs. Hart
94. Miss M. Harvey
95. Mr. Chester Hasbrouck
96. Mrs. J. G. Heckscher
97. Miss C. D. Heckscher
98. Miss S. L. Heckscher, and Maid
99. Mr. Arnold Holler
100. Miss Hcthcriugton
101. Mr. Fred. Hoey
102. Mrs. John Hoey
103. Mr. Jesso Holdom
104. Miss Eloiso Hood
105. Mr. George B. Hopkins
106. Miss E. Horton
107. Miss Hosmer
108. Mr. T. H. Houghton
109. Miss Ada Hurst
110. Major Hutchinson
111. Miss Kate Jarvis
112. Mr. Richard Johnson
113. Mr. D. W. Johnston
114. Mrs. Johnston
115. Mr. Chas. Jones
116. Mr. D. W. Kain
117. Mr. J. D. Kay
118. Mr. A. M. Keiley
119. Mr. R. K. Kelley
120. Mr. A. J. Kenyon, U.S.N.
121. Mrs. Sara C. Kidder
122. Miss Kathryn Kidder
123. Mr. James Kirk
124. Mr. E. L. Knoedlor
125. Mr. Lansing Lamout
126. Miss Lang
127. Mr. Samuel Lee
128. Mr. A. Leonard
129. Mr. Ion Lewis
130. Mr. R. M. Lindsay
131. Mrs. M. A. Longley
132. Miss A. Longley
133. Mrs. Low
134. Miss Low
135. Mr. S. Macdonald
136. Mrs. Macdonald
137. Mrs. W. P. Maitland
138. Dr. Makeham
139. Mr. Thomas Makin
140. Miss Mary Marsh
141. Miss M. Marsh
142. Mr. W. V. Martin
143. Mr. Martindale
144. Mr. Carlisle Mason
145. Mr. H. J. Matthews
146. Mrs. Matthews
147. Mr. R. McClain
148. Mrs. McClain
149. Mr. P. F. McDouald
150. Mr. D. McNaughton
151. Mr. Alex. Milne
152. Miss Mitchell
153. Mr. L. Moody
154. Mr. C. N. Moody, and Manservant
155. Mr. C. Mordaunt
156. Mr. T. W. W. Morgan
157. Mr. T. Morrell
158. Mr. Jas. Morris
159. Miss Ida Morris
160. Miss Lida Morris
161. Mr. John C. Mount
162. Mr. H. S. Newman
163. Mr. B. A. Norton
164. Capt. G. Nugent
165. Mr. Oliver
166. Mr. Howard D. Pearsall
167. Mr. S. A. Peters
168. Mr. David De Pinna
169. Mr. R. Prince
170. Miss H. Quigley
171. Miss Anita Rankin
172. Mr. Luis Rapolli
173. Mrs. Rapelli, Child, and Infant
174. Mr. J. F. Raymond
175. Mrs. R. G. Rieman
176. Mr. Robert Roberts
177. Mrs. Roberts
178. Miss Esther Roberts
179. Mr. S. Rogers
180. Mr. J. Rogers
181. Miss S. Sadtler
182. Mr. A. Sandys
183. Mr. W. Bridgeman Simpson
184. Mr. U. P. Singleton
185. Dr. Shepard
186. Mrs. Shepard
187. Miss Shepard
188. Mr. W. P. Smith
189. Mr. A. N. Stein
190. Mr. W. Stursberg
191. Miss F. Swain
192. Mr. W. H. Taylor
193. Mr. W. H. Taylor
194. Mr. C. B. Thurston
195. Mr. W. H. Thurston
196. Mr. C. W. Tillinghurst
197. Mrs. Tillinghurst
198. Mr. S. H. Torroy
199. Mrs. Torrey
200. Mr. R. Wain
201. Mr. L. H. Walter
202. Mrs. M. Walton
203. Mr. Joseph Warren
204. Miss M. Wetherbeo
205. Mr. O. W. Wheeler
206. Mr. Jno. L. Wilkinson
207. Mr. C. W. Williams
208. Mrs. Williams
209. Mr. F. H. Williams
210. Mr. W. H. Wilson
211. Mrs. J. H. Winslow
212. Miss F. Wiuslow
213. Mr. Wittjeustein
214. Mr. Claronce Wolf
215. Mr. A. L. Woodman
216. Mr. M. Wormser
217. Mr. E. H. York
218. Mr. L. Zeckendorf

Back Cover of a Cunard Line RMS Umbria Saloon Passenger List from 9 June 1888. GGA Image ID # 20b187b4b8

Passenger List Information

RMS Umbria Saloon Passenger List – 9 June 1888

 

Description

An exceptional artifact from the golden age of transatlantic travel, this Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Umbria represents both the height of Victorian elegance and the fascinating social networks of its era.

 

Front Cover Description

The front cover showcases an exquisite engraving inspired by Norse mythology, depicting the Horses of the Æsir, symbolic of divine authority and judgment in Norse lore. The detailed illustration underscores the Cunard Line's dedication to artistry and refinement, appealing to its discerning clientele. The cover retains good structural integrity with light foxing, primarily around the edges, indicative of its age and authenticity.

 

Notable VIP Travelers

1. Mr. Austin Corbin
   • Significance: A financier and influential developer, Corbin was instrumental in modernizing railroads and real estate in the United States. His inclusion reflects the caliber of prominent industrialists who frequented Cunard's luxurious saloon class.
2. Mrs. J. G. Heckscher and Miss Heckscher
   • Significance: The Heckschers represent an affluent American family, renowned for their contributions to art and philanthropy, including the founding of Heckscher Museum of Art.
3. Dr. Bradley Goodyear and Mrs. Goodyear
   • Significance: From the Goodyear family of rubber fame, their presence suggests ties to one of the great industrial dynasties of the Gilded Age.
4. Miss Kathryn Kidder
   • Significance: An accomplished actress of the late 19th century, Kidder’s voyage to New York likely aligned with her theatrical engagements, emblematic of the cultural exchange aboard Cunard liners.
5. Miss Lida and Miss Ida Morris
   • Significance: These siblings were prominent figures in the arts and social circles of New York, known for their patronage and cultural influence.
6. Capt. G. Nugent
   • Significance: A figure of military distinction, his travels highlight the blend of aristocratic and military passengers aboard Cunard liners.

This passenger list is a captivating snapshot of 19th-century transatlantic luxury, offering insights into the social hierarchy and travel patterns of the era. The blend of notable passengers, artistic craftsmanship, and Cunard's legacy ensures its value to historians of maritime history and Victoriana.

 

Historical Significance

The RMS Umbria was one of Cunard's premier express liners, famous for its speed and opulence. Sailing under the command of Captain McMickan, the ship embodied Victorian maritime excellence. This passenger list not only commemorates its journey from Liverpool to New York on 9 June 1888 but also serves as a historical ledger of the influential figures who graced its saloon.

This lot promises to captivate enthusiasts of maritime history, Victorian culture, and high society, offering a tangible connection to an era when ocean liners reigned supreme.