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  • Sepia view of a hillside covered with small canvas tents, with a wooden fence running down the slope.
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Andersonville Prison, Ga., August 17, 1864. Southwest View Of Stockade Showing The Dead-Line (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Andersonville Prison, Ga., August 17, 1864. Southwest View Of Stockade Showing The Dead-Line (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Andersonville Prison, Ga., August 17, 1864. Southwest View Of Stockade Showing The Dead-Line (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a documentary view of the stockade at Andersonville Prison in Georgia, recorded on August 17, 1864, from the southwest.

Visual Elements & Composition

The image is a vintage albumen photograph, and its palette is almost entirely sepia. Warm brown fills roughly half the frame, with pale cream highlights and dark umber shadows, all set within a thin grey border. Tents cluster in small groups across a sloping hillside, spreading outward until the camp fills the view. A wooden fence line runs down the slope and marks the boundary of the enclosure. A few figures move among the tents, giving scale to a place that was otherwise defined by its emptiness and its rules.

Meaning & Symbolism

The dead-line was a rough boundary set inside the stockade. Prisoners who crossed it were shot by guards, so the line stood as a physical reminder of how little room the captives had to move. Andersonville held Union prisoners during the American Civil War, and this 1864 photograph preserves the camp as it stood in the middle of that year, when crowding and disease were at their worst. Its title records the exact place and date, which makes it a rare, specific piece of period documentation.

Turning the Story in Your Hands

A mug is held close and turned slowly, so each quarter of the scene arrives in sequence, like a panorama unrolled one slice at a time. The fence line carries the eye from one side of the cup to the other, and the tents seem to drift past as the cup moves. It is a quiet way to sit with a piece of history over a morning coffee, and the design rewards the attention a mug invites.

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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.