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Alexandria, Va. Battery Rodgers At Hunting Creek And The Potomac; 8-In. Parrott Gun In Foreground; A Rodman Gun Beyond (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Alexandria, Va. Battery Rodgers At Hunting Creek And The Potomac; 8-In. Parrott Gun In Foreground; A Rodman Gun Beyond (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Alexandria, Va. Battery Rodgers At Hunting Creek And The Potomac; 8-In. Parrott Gun In Foreground; A Rodman Gun Beyond (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a black and white stereograph of Battery Rodgers at Hunting Creek on the Potomac, with an 8-inch Parrott gun in the foreground and a Rodman gun behind it.

Visual Elements & Composition

The print is built from two side-by-side panels, the paired views a stereograph was made to deliver. Iron dominates: the near cannon sits on its heavy siege carriage inside an earthwork emplacement, its dark barrel cutting across the frame. Pale grey sky fills the upper area, mid-grey river water runs along the lower edge, and earth-toned parapet and a wooden staircase climbing the mound give the scene its structure. An off-white border frames each panel, and the far bank shows wharves and buildings small against the water.

Meaning & Symbolism

The photograph records a working military position from the 1860s, when Alexandria stood among the Union defences guarding Washington. The Parrott and Rodman guns were the heavy artillery of their day, and seeing them set into the earth above the river shows how the riverside was prepared for war. The image is a document as much as a view: it fixes a specific place, a specific battery and a specific moment of the American Civil War.

Designed for the Hand

A mug is turned as it is drunk from, so the two stereograph panels become a sequence you rotate through, one view giving way to the next as the cup moves. The composition suits a curved surface better than a flat one, with the cannon standing near the viewer and the river receding around the side. For anyone who spends their mornings with a mug between their hands and a little history on their mind, this is a fitting pairing.

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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.