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City Point, Va. Federal Supplies Deposited On The Landing (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

City Point, Va. Federal Supplies Deposited On The Landing (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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City Point, Va. Federal Supplies Deposited On The Landing (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This 1864 black and white photograph shows Federal supplies being unloaded on the wharf at City Point, Virginia, the busiest supply port of the Union war effort.

Visual Elements & Composition

Grey tones dominate the frame, with soft white highlights on the water and sky and deep black shadows around the cargo. Stacked wooden barrels line the wharf in tidy cylinders, while rectangular sheds and masted sailing ships rise behind them. Small steamboats move through the harbour, and horse-drawn wagons run along a rail track near the workers who move among the piles. The composition is layered from foreground cargo to distant hulls, so the eye travels from the crowded waterfront out toward the ships that brought everything in.

Meaning & Symbolism

The photograph documents the Siege of Petersburg, which ran from June 1864 to April 1865. City Point, where the James and Appomattox Rivers meet in present-day Hopewell, Virginia, served as Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant's principal headquarters and the main base sustaining the Army of the Potomac around Petersburg and Richmond. The provisions, clothing, ammunition and forage on the wharf stand for the industrial scale of the Union war effort, and for the way naval transport and secure supply lines kept a prolonged campaign moving. The image comes from the Library of Congress's Civil War Glass Negatives and Related Prints collection, and it remains a rare direct record of the logistics behind the war.

Made for the Morning Brew

A mug is turned in the hand and read up close, so the scene wraps slowly around the cup as you rotate it, the barrels and ships passing under your fingers one by one. It suits a history lover who likes their coffee with a story attached, and it makes a pointed conversation starter for anyone who has ever wondered how an army got fed.

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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.