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Bank Of Chambersburg & Franklin House, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pa., Destroyed By The Rebels Under Mccausland, July 30th, 1864 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Bank Of Chambersburg & Franklin House, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pa., Destroyed By The Rebels Under Mccausland, July 30th, 1864 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Bank Of Chambersburg & Franklin House, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pa., Destroyed By The Rebels Under Mccausland, July 30th, 1864 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This sepia stereograph-style record shows the ruin left behind when the Bank of Chambersburg and the Franklin House were destroyed on July 30th, 1864.

Visual Elements & Composition

Sepia dominates the scene, covering roughly half the frame, with cream highlights and dark brown shadows giving it the faded tone of an old photograph. The ruined brick building anchors the image, its empty window openings arched and open to the sky. Mounted riders and a horse-drawn cart move across the lower ground, while bare trees rise on either side with no leaves to soften the view. The whole scene sits within a rectangular card mount, echoing the paired views of a stereograph.

Meaning & Symbolism

The empty openings and bare trees carry the story. This is a record of loss, not a celebration. Chambersburg was a prominent town in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and its bank and hotel were among its landmarks. The riders and cart point to the military presence of that summer, when forces under McCausland moved through the county during the American Civil War. As an archival view, the image preserves a day the town still remembers more than a century and a half later.

Lifting the Black Coffee Mug

A mug is turned in the hand and read at close range, one slow rotation at a time, so the scene wraps around the curve and each side of the story arrives in turn. Fill it on a quiet morning and the ruined facade is the first thing you see, a reminder that small objects can carry large histories. It makes a thoughtful, slightly cheeky conversation starter for the history buff who already has firm opinions about the Civil War.

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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.