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Dr. Felix Blazer, First Assistant Surgeon In The 32nd Indiana Regiment, Half-Length Portrait, Seated, Facing Front (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Dr. Felix Blazer, First Assistant Surgeon In The 32nd Indiana Regiment, Half-Length Portrait, Seated, Facing Front (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Dr. Felix Blazer, First Assistant Surgeon In The 32nd Indiana Regiment, Half-Length Portrait, Seated, Facing Front (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Dr. Felix Blazer sits and looks straight out of a Civil War-era carte de visite, a half-length studio portrait composed for the camera.

Visual Elements & Composition

The image is entirely monochrome, moving through light grey, charcoal and near black, with off-white highlights that lift the subject from his surroundings. Dr. Blazer fills the centre of the frame, cropped at the waist, with the shoulder straps of his uniform coat catching the light. His held slouch hat is the one prop that breaks the solid mass of the figure. A rectangular mount border frames the whole picture, a reminder that the portrait was made to be handled as a small card.

Meaning & Symbolism

Studio portraits like this one were how families and regiments kept the faces of the men who served. The uniform, the straps and the slouch hat place him within the 32nd Indiana Regiment, and his title of First Assistant Surgeon names his duty: a medical officer, not a fighting line officer. The frontal, seated pose is formal and steady, presenting him as a man of standing. Today the picture stands as a record of a nineteenth-century regimental surgeon and of the ordinary people who lived through the American Civil War.

On the Black Coffee Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the portrait wraps around the cup and reveals itself a little more with every turn. Dr. Blazer's direct gaze meets whoever lifts the mug to drink, which suits a face that was posed to be looked at. The black ground belongs to a monochrome photograph, letting the grey tones of the card carry across the curve of the vessel. Pick it up for the Civil War history reader in your life, and that steady stare will be the first thing they see at breakfast.

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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.