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7th N.Y. State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

7th N.Y. State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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7th N.Y. State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design takes a sepia photograph of the 7th New York State Militia at Camp Cameron in 1861 and puts it on a mug that is turned in the hand every morning.

Visual Elements & Composition

Pale sepia dominates the print, with dark brown and tan filling the shadows and the ground. A grey-blue border frames the photograph like a keepsake. Five soldiers sit and stand before a canvas tent, and a rectangular wooden sign hangs above the entrance, its lettering reading BOULEVARD and DE KEMP. Rifles lean at the right edge, and several of the men hold smoking pipes. Nothing is posed for decoration. The composition is plain and documentary, with the tent and the men arranged across the frame.

Meaning & Symbolism

The camp stood in Washington, D.C., where New York volunteers arrived after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. The regiment was among the first to answer the call for defense, and its tents housed troops being trained and organised for the opening months of the Civil War. The image shows civilians turned into soldiers, with the rifles and the pipes marking an idle moment in a military life that was still taking shape. It is a quiet record of a nation assembling its army in a hurry.

Turning the Story in Your Hands

A mug is held close and turned slowly, so the scene reveals itself in pieces as the cup rotates: the sign, then the tent, then the rifles at the edge. The grey-blue border wraps around the curve the way a framed print would hang on a wall, but here it stays within reach. Each morning coffee becomes a brief stop at Camp Cameron, with the soldiers in view over the rim.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.