A formal studio portrait of a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, identifiable by his peaked cap's anchor insignia and the eagle-and-chevron rating badge on his sleeve. Chief Petty Officers held senior enlisted rank, overseeing specialized divisions of a ship's crew. Preserved in a personal sailor's photo album alongside shipboard and shore-liberty snapshots, this portrait reflects the pride sailors took in documenting rank and service during the Old Navy era of the early 20th century. Project: 218611