Waist-up view of Winslow in Navy captain's uniform. He has a double-breasted frock with shoulder straps (with anchors and stars). Clear image with good detail and contrast. Photographer's backmark, E. & H.T. Anthony & Co., New York.
John Ancrum Winslow (19 November 1811 – 29 September 1873) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. He was in command of the steam sloop of war USS Kearsarge during her historic 1864 action off Cherbourg, France, with the Confederate sea raider CSS Alabama.
Winslow was promoted to Commodore as a result of his victory over the Alabama.
This cdv was part of the Ray Richie collection. [jet] [ph:L]

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