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Auburn, Virginia. Castle Murray (Five Miles Southeast Of Warrenton), Headquarters Of Gen. Alfred Pleasonton (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Auburn, Virginia. Castle Murray (Five Miles Southeast Of Warrenton), Headquarters Of Gen. Alfred Pleasonton (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Auburn, Virginia. Castle Murray (Five Miles Southeast Of Warrenton), Headquarters Of Gen. Alfred Pleasonton (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design shows Castle Murray in Auburn, Virginia, a stone building with crenellated towers, set among military tents in the early 1860s.

Visual Elements & Composition

The print is a black and white photograph, and it is built from grey tones, with white highlights and deep black shadows. The castellated stone building fills the middle of the scene, its rectangular masses and tower with battlements standing out clearly against the sky. Canvas tents spread across the ground in front of it, and bare deciduous trees in the foreground frame the view with leafless branches. Nothing is added beyond these elements, so the eye goes straight to the building and the camp around it.

Meaning & Symbolism

Castle Murray sits about five miles southeast of Warrenton and served as the headquarters of Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, a Union cavalry commander during the American Civil War. The picture records a place where orders were given and a campaign was run, which makes the building itself a document of that era. The tents and bare trees give the scene its wartime atmosphere, a reminder of how a quiet estate became a military base.

Turned in the Hand

A mug is held and turned, so the image wraps slowly around the cylinder as you rotate it. The castle and its tents come into view one part at a time, the way a reader moves through a long caption. Each sip brings the towers back to eye level, making this a good companion for a slow morning with a history book.

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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.