Aboard the S.S. City of Rome, 1894

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03/02/2012

Aboard the S.S. City of Rome, 1894

The S.S. City of Rome: A candid photograph taken by Asa Johnson ( 1872 - 1957) of Richmond, VA while crossing the Atlantic aboard the S.S. City of Rome. Asa was visiting Belgium for the Exposition Internationale d'Anvers of 1894.The photo captures the passengers strolling on deck and relaxing in deck chairs enjoying the brisk ocean air.

Date & Place: 1894 at S.S. City of Rome in Atlantic Ocean USA

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