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  • Sepia print of a fallen soldier lying on grass among rocks, with a rifle and a hat on the ground nearby.
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Battlefield Of Gettysburg. Dead Confederate Sharpshooter At Foot Of Little Round Top (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Battlefield Of Gettysburg. Dead Confederate Sharpshooter At Foot Of Little Round Top (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Battlefield Of Gettysburg. Dead Confederate Sharpshooter At Foot Of Little Round Top (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

A dead Confederate sharpshooter lies at the foot of Little Round Top in a photograph made in the aftermath of the battle of Gettysburg in 1863.

Visual Elements & Composition

Sepia brown dominates the scene, with dull olive grey grass and pale cream tones around it, and dark umber in the shadows. The soldier lies prone on the grass in a dark coat, his slouch hat on the ground nearby and a long rifle stretched out beside him. Rocks and lichen rise behind the figure, and the eye settles on the body because nothing else in the frame competes with it. A small numeral, 96, sits on the grey-mounted print, a quiet archival mark that shows this was a record of the day before it was anything else.

Meaning & Symbolism

The fighting at Gettysburg ran from 1 to 3 July 1863 in Pennsylvania, and Little Round Top was the hill that decided so much of it. Union forces held that rocky high ground and kept Confederate troops from flanking the Union line, so the terrain in this photograph carries the weight of the whole battle. The fallen man stands for the human cost paid on that slope. Photographers of the era, among them Timothy O'Sullivan and Alexander Gardner, took their cameras onto fields like this one, and their prints carried the reality of combat to a public far from the fighting. The image is one of the earliest examples of battlefield photography, and it permanently recorded Gettysburg as a turning point in the American Civil War.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so this scene is read a little at a time: the rifle first, then the rocks, then the soldier at the foot of the hill. Over a slow cup of coffee, the sober mood of the photograph gets the attention it deserves. For anyone who knows where Little Round Top is, the design turns a daily ritual into a moment of quiet reflection on the men who held that ground.

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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.