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  • Sepia view of a two-storey house among bare trees, with a white canvas tent beside a wooden fence.
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An Aerial View Of A House, Tents, And Other Buildings Partly Obscured By Trees (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

An Aerial View Of A House, Tents, And Other Buildings Partly Obscured By Trees (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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An Aerial View Of A House, Tents, And Other Buildings Partly Obscured By Trees (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design turns a sepia photograph of a settlement, seen from above, into a quiet study of houses and tents sheltering beneath a canopy of trees.

Visual Elements & Composition

Pale sepia sky fills nearly half the frame, giving the scene a soft, faded light. Warm grey and dusty brown carry the ground and rooftops, while dark olive gathers in the tree masses that cover much of the terrain. A light grey border frames the square image, as a mounted print would. A two-storey house with chimneys sits among leafless trees, a white canvas tent stands beside a wooden fence, and bare trees line a dirt road running through the scene. No single element is set apart for emphasis. The eye moves across the whole layout at once, taking in the arrangement of buildings and greenery together.

Meaning & Symbolism

The image dates to the 1860s, the years of the U.S. Civil War, and its tones and grey mount mark it as a period albumen photograph. The pairing of a permanent house with canvas tents speaks of a landscape where people were settling, sheltering, and passing through the same ground. The trees hide as much as they reveal, so the viewer reads the site as human habitation tucked inside the natural world rather than standing over it. The leafless branches lend the scene a hushed, wintry stillness that suits a historic record of ordinary places.

Turned in the Hand

A mug is turned in the hand, so this aerial view reveals itself in slow stages. The road comes first, then the tents beside the fence, then the house emerging from the trees as the cup rotates. The wraparound format means the print has no single front; each turn brings another corner of the encampment into view. For the coffee, tea or hot chocolate lover who likes a slow morning with something to study, the mug gives the photograph time to unfold, one sip and one turn at a time.

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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.