Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Michael O'laughlin, A Conspirator, Manacled (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

The Washington Navy Yard, located in Washington, D.C., is a U.S. military installation with significant historical significance dating back to the early 19th century. The depicted artwork, "Michael O'Laughlin, A Conspirator, Manacled (U.S. Civil War)" by an unspecified artist, is a historical painting that focuses on Michael O'Laughlin, a naval storekeeper who was accused of treason during the U.S. Civil War. During the conflict, O'Laughlin, a Confederate sympathizer working at the Washington Navy Yard, was arrested for his involvement in an alleged plot to sabotage Union ships. The painting captures O'Laughlin as he is being detained and manacled, symbolizing his arrest and incarceration. The artwork serves as a reminder of the complexities surrounding loyalty during wartime and the lengths individuals went to express their political beliefs, even in the face of severe consequences. This piece contributes to the broader narrative of the U.S. Civil War, shedding light on lesser-known yet crucial aspects of this period in American history.