Skip to product information
1 of 7

Cold Harbor, Va. View Of The Battlefield (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Cold Harbor, Va. View Of The Battlefield (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

100 in stock

Regular price $17.99 USD
Regular price Sale price $17.99 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Cold Harbor, Va. View Of The Battlefield (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a black-and-white stereo photograph of the open ground at Cold Harbor, Virginia, where Union troops crossed a cleared field toward entrenched Confederate lines in June 1864.

Visual Elements & Composition

The image is built from two side-by-side panels, and the eye moves across them in the same way a stereo viewer would. White dominates the frame, with grey ground and dark accents taking up most of the rest. A broad, empty field stretches through the middle of each panel, scattered with debris and rubble. A distant tree line closes the horizon, and a fence line and a few lone tall trees break up the flatness. Nothing in the scene is decorative; every mark is part of the terrain.

Meaning & Symbolism

Cold Harbor was fought from May 31 to June 12, 1864, as part of General Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign to take the Confederate capital of Richmond, about ten miles to the southwest. The landscape is the story. The farmland and forest that looked ordinary in 1864 became the ground of the June 3 Union assaults, charges made across open terrain against positions held by General Robert E. Lee's army. Union forces suffered roughly 12,000 casualties in a few days, against about 2,500 Confederate losses, and that imbalance is why Cold Harbor is remembered as a symbol of wartime tragedy and tactical failure.

Made for the Hand That Lifts the Cup

A stereo pair is designed to be looked at closely, one panel and then the other, and a mug invites exactly that kind of slow attention. The design wraps around the full curve of the cup, so the field and tree line turn as you rotate it in your hands, and the two panels meet at the handle. It is a quiet, sobering piece to keep close during a morning coffee, a reminder of how much a single bare field once cost.

Size

Bulk Discounts Available

These discounts apply to all products.

Buy 2
10% OFF
Buy 3+
20% OFF
Buy 5+
30% OFF
Buy 10+
40% OFF

Automatically applied at checkout.

View full details

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.