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Abraham Lincoln, Presidential Candidate, Half-Length Portrait, Facing Right (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Abraham Lincoln, Presidential Candidate, Half-Length Portrait, Facing Right (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Abraham Lincoln, Presidential Candidate, Half-Length Portrait, Facing Right (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design is a sepia-toned portrait of Abraham Lincoln as a presidential candidate, shown half-length and turned to the right.

Visual Elements & Composition

Dark brown and sepia grey share the frame almost equally, with a small amount of cream lifting the highlights. The effect is a faded photographic print, with soft tonal gradations rather than hard contrast. A dark wooden border frames the image, so the rectangle reads as a portrait hung on a wall. Lincoln appears in profile, wearing a formal suit, waistcoat and bow tie. Nothing competes with him: there is no background detail, no text and no decoration, so the eye stays on the face and the set of the shoulders.

Meaning & Symbolism

The image belongs to the 1860s, the years when Lincoln stood for the presidency and the nation moved toward civil war. The formal dress and the profile view were the conventions of nineteenth-century portraiture, meant to convey seriousness and public character. Showing him as a candidate, not yet as the wartime president, puts the emphasis on a moment when the country's future was still being decided. The design honours that period and the American political tradition that followed it.

Turning the Mug in Hand

A mug is never seen all at once. As it is lifted and turned, the profile slides past the eye, so the portrait is revealed in pieces, much like a carte de visite passed across a table. The rightward gaze pulls the eye along the curve of the cup, and the dark frame keeps the image contained as it turns. Each morning's first cup brings the same dignified face into view.

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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.