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Enoch Hooper Cook, Jr., Pvt, Co. H. 38th Alabama Infantry, C.S.A., Half-Length Portrait, Facing Front Holding Rifle (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Enoch Hooper Cook, Jr., Pvt, Co. H. 38th Alabama Infantry, C.S.A., Half-Length Portrait, Facing Front Holding Rifle (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Enoch Hooper Cook, Jr., Pvt, Co. H. 38th Alabama Infantry, C.S.A., Half-Length Portrait, Facing Front Holding Rifle (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design is a half-length portrait of Private Enoch Hooper Cook, Jr., a soldier who looks straight out of a 1860s studio photograph with a rifle at his side.

Visual Elements & Composition

The image is a black and white photographic reproduction, and pale grey dominates the frame, with mid grey, charcoal and near black giving the figure its depth. The soldier fills a rectangular photograph, shown from the waist up and facing front. A kepi cap crowns him, and a military jacket covers his shoulders. The rifle crosses his chest diagonally, and a cartridge box hangs from his belt. Nothing else competes with him, so the eye stays on his face and posture.

Meaning & Symbolism

The portrait records one individual rather than an army. Its caption places Cook as a private in Company H of the 38th Alabama Infantry, Confederate States of America, which fixes his rank, his unit and his home state in a single line. The rifle and cartridge box signal his role as an infantryman, while the formal pose reflects the conventions of mid-nineteenth-century studio portraiture, when a soldier sat for a likeness before he marched. For anyone tracing Civil War service or preserving archival military images, a portrait like this is a rare point of direct contact with a named man.

Cast Your Eyes on the Object

A mug is held and turned in the hand, so this portrait is seen in pieces: the steady gaze at first, then the rifle and cartridge box as the cup rotates. Every sip brings the soldier back to eye level, which suits a portrait built around a direct, frontal look. Pour something warm, hold it close, and let Private Cook keep watch over the morning.

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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.