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Broadway Landing, Appomattox River, Va., Butler's Signal Tower At Point Of Rocks, In Distance (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Broadway Landing, Appomattox River, Va., Butler's Signal Tower At Point Of Rocks, In Distance (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Broadway Landing, Appomattox River, Va., Butler's Signal Tower At Point Of Rocks, In Distance (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a 1860s documentary photograph of Broadway Landing on the Appomattox River in Virginia, with Butler's signal tower standing at Point of Rocks in the distance.

Visual Elements & Composition

The picture is a wide landscape, and the eye travels across the river toward the tower on the far bank. Its palette is the warm, faded range of sepia albumen printing: sepia tan and pale ochre fill most of the frame, with dark olive brown shadows and muted grey-green along the shore. Masted sailing vessels sit moored on the water, a paddle steamboat waits at the right, and horse-drawn wagons stand on the dirt landing. Small figures work the shoreline, and bare trees line the edge of the scene.

Meaning & Symbolism

Photographed between 1861 and 1865 by Andrew J. Russell, the image records a working river landing during the American Civil War. The masts, steamboat and wagons show a landing where goods and men moved by water and road, and Butler's signal tower marks the military watch kept over that stretch of river. Printed between 1880 and 1889, it is a piece of archival testimony to the terrain as it stood in the 19th century, and its stillness is the quality that makes it endure.

On the Black Coffee Mug

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the scene wraps around the cup as you drink. Each turn brings the landing, the vessels and the distant tower back into view, a small slow-moving panorama held close to the face. Warm, gifty and a little cheeky, it suits anyone who likes their history with their morning brew.

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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.