United States naval officer (1811-1873) who served in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, remembered as the commander of the USS Kearsarge during her historic 1864 action off Cherbourg, France, with the Confederate sea raider CSS Alabama. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Winslow in uniform, published by E. & H. T. Anthony, neatly signed in ink, "Intended for the undersigned, Jno. A. Winslow." In fine condition, with light scuffing, and a light semicircular postal impression.
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