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Morris Island (Vicinity), South Carolina. The Marsh Battery Or Swamp Angel After The Explosion, August 22, 1863 001 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Morris Island (Vicinity), South Carolina. The Marsh Battery Or Swamp Angel After The Explosion, August 22, 1863 001 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Morris Island (Vicinity), South Carolina. The Marsh Battery Or Swamp Angel After The Explosion, August 22, 1863 001 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design is a documentary photograph of a ruined Union artillery position in the marshes near Morris Island, South Carolina, taken in the wake of the August 22, 1863 explosion that destroyed the Swamp Angel.

Visual Elements & Composition

The image is a black and white photograph, and pale grey dominates the frame, with mid grey, dark grey and charcoal building the shadows beneath it. A low sandbag earthwork runs across the middle distance, with a mounted cannon still standing among the debris. Soldiers stand on the fortification with rifles or shelter behind the sandbag works, and tall marsh grass fills the foreground, pressing the eye toward the wreckage. The horizontal, rectangular composition reads like a record rather than a portrait, with nothing decorative added.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Swamp Angel was a 200-pounder Parrott rifle, and the battery that housed it was built on unstable marsh because Union forces needed it to bombard Charleston and Fort Sumter, where the war had begun in 1861. Its burst barrel, which failed on the thirty-sixth shot, shows the mechanical limits of Civil War rifled ordnance. As the first heavy gun directed at Charleston, it marks the point where the siege reached toward the city itself, making this image a lasting record of how engineering ambition and the strain of war met in the same spot.

On the Black Mug

A mug is held in both hands and turned slowly while it cools, so the scene wraps around the cup and reveals itself one stretch at a time. The soldiers, cannon and marsh grass travel around the curve in sequence, rewarding a long, unhurried look. Keep it for the early morning, when a quiet, serious picture suits a quiet, serious cup of coffee.

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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.