Original early-20th-century sepia photograph of a U.S. Navy battleship at anchor, dressed overall with signal flags strung from twin lattice "cage" masts, an American flag at the stern and three funnels amidships, with a small launch alongside and a wooded shore behind. About 6.5 x 4.5 inches. Toning, creases, a few small spots and chips along the edges.

Cage masts were fitted to American battleships from about 1909 through the World War I years, and a dressed ship usually means a fleet review, holiday or celebration.

The ship is not named on the front, and the back was not photographed. A good original image for Great White Fleet-era and early dreadnought collectors.