Passengers Luggage Collection

Compagnie de Navigation Paquet , 1930s. Creator: Anonymous
Compagnie de Navigation Paquet , 1930s. Private Collection

The Wreck of the P and O Steamer "Travancore"in Castro Bight near Otranto (engraving)
1045305 The Wreck of the P and O Steamer " Travancore" in Castro Bight near Otranto (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

In an Omnibus, 1885. Creator: Delondre, Maurice (active 1880s)
In an Omnibus, 1885. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

In an Omnibus, 1877. Creator: Carriere-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933)
In an Omnibus, 1877. Private Collection

Customs at the Simplon, 1880. Creator: Giraud, Pierre Francois Eugene (1806-1881)
Customs at the Simplon, 1880. Private Collection

Third Class Waiting Room, 1865. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Second Class Waiting Room, 1865. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Vigil (Les Fiances). Private Collection

The traveler, 1883-1885. Found in the Collection of Musees royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

In A Railway Carriage, 1893. Found in the Collection of N. Yaroshenko Art Museum, Kislovodsk

In A Railway Carriage (After A Nights Journey). Private Collection

Study of Pack Saddles and other Objects. Artist: Askevold, Anders (1834-1900)
Study of Pack Saddles and other Objects. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The hotel room. Artist: Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925)
The hotel room. Private Collection

The Customs, 1877. Artist: Mancini, Antonio (1852-1930)
The Customs, 1877. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Second Class. The parting, 1854. Artist: Solomon, Abraham (1824-1862)
Second Class. The parting, 1854. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

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"Journeys of the Past: Unveiling the Tales Hidden in Passengers' Luggage" Step into a time capsule as we explore the fascinating stories behind passengers' luggage throughout history. From tragic shipwrecks to bustling train stations, these hints offer glimpses into captivating narratives that unfolded within each piece of baggage. In an engraving depicting "The Wreck of the P and O Steamer 'Travancore' in Castro Bight near Otranto, " we witness the aftermath of a maritime disaster. Amongst the wreckage lie suitcases filled with dreams shattered by fate's cruel hand. Traveling back to 1885, we find ourselves aboard an omnibus captured by Maurice Delondre. Passengers clutch their belongings tightly, perhaps carrying cherished mementos or necessities for their journey through bustling city streets. Pierre Carriere-Belleuse's depiction of an omnibus from 1877 takes us further back in time. As passengers board this horse-drawn carriage, their luggage reflects a simpler era when travel was less hurried and possessions were carefully chosen for practicality and style. Moving on to Customs at the Simplon in 1880, Pierre Francois Eugene Giraud invites us into a scene where travelers anxiously await inspection. Their trunks hold secrets unknown to customs officers – treasures acquired abroad or contraband concealed within innocent-looking packages. A group of Bolsheviks on a train during 1918-1923 transports us to revolutionary times. Their luggage symbolizes not only personal belongings but also ideological fervor as they carry propaganda materials and tools necessary for their cause. Stepping inside Third Class Waiting Room from 1865, we glimpse lives marked by limited means but rich with hope and anticipation. Simple bags contain humble possessions yet harbor dreams of new beginnings or long-awaited reunions with loved ones. Contrasting this scene is Second Class Waiting Room from the same year – elegance exudes from the luggage of affluent travelers.