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Officers Of U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade, Near Culpeper, Va., September, 1863 001 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Officers Of U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade, Near Culpeper, Va., September, 1863 001 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Officers Of U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade, Near Culpeper, Va., September, 1863 001 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a documentary photograph of a group of Union officers gathered in a wooded camp near Culpeper, Virginia, in September 1863.

Visual Elements & Composition

The image is a black and white photograph set inside a rectangular frame with a black border. Mid and dark greys dominate the scene, with light grey and off-white picking out the uniforms and the pale canvas of the tents. Uniformed soldiers fill the middle ground, some seated on a blanket while others stand among the trees. Canvas wall tents rise between the trunks of a forest clearing, and the soft tonal range gives the whole composition a quiet, measured feel.

Meaning & Symbolism

The photograph records the people who led and operated a horse artillery brigade during the American Civil War. Horse artillery moved fast enough to keep pace with cavalry, so the officers pictured here stood at the centre of a fighting unit built for speed and mobility. Their relaxed grouping in a forest camp shows the everyday side of military life in Virginia during 1863, where command, routine and waiting shared the same ground. The image preserves their likenesses as a direct, unembellished record of that moment.

Made for the Morning Cup

A photograph this detailed rewards a close look, and a mug is the one piece of drinkware you hold up to your face and turn slowly in your hands. Each turn brings another part of the camp into view, from the seated officers to the tents among the trees. Pour the first coffee of the day and the historic scene becomes a daily companion, a small window onto the Civil War officers who once stood in that Virginia clearing.

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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.