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Petersburg, Va. Hospital Stewards Of 2d Division, 9th Corps, In Front Of Tents (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Petersburg, Va. Hospital Stewards Of 2d Division, 9th Corps, In Front Of Tents (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Petersburg, Va. Hospital Stewards Of 2d Division, 9th Corps, In Front Of Tents (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a black-and-white photograph of hospital stewards of the 2d Division, 9th Corps, posed outdoors in front of their canvas tents near Petersburg, Virginia.

Visual Elements & Composition

The print is built from soft off-white canvas tones, charcoal and dark grey shadows, and pale sandy ground. Sloped tent roofs run across the back of the scene, and pine trees rise at the edges. The men are seated on folding chairs, several holding cups, while a man in a long coat and wide-brim hat stands among them. The group portrait sits in a horizontal frame, so the eye moves naturally from one figure to the next along the row.

Meaning & Symbolism

A camp portrait like this records more than a unit at rest. The tents, the sand and the cups show the daily surroundings of field hospitals and encampment life during the 1860s. The stewards were the men who kept medical supplies and care running for their division, and the photograph preserves them as individuals rather than as a list of names. It belongs to the Petersburg campaign, one of the defining sieges of the Civil War, and it documents how that service looked from the inside.

Turning It in Hand

A mug is held and turned, so the photograph wraps slowly around the handle as the cup moves. The men holding their cups in the picture mirror the moment of lifting your own, which makes this a quiet, sociable piece of history for a morning brew, or a thoughtful gift for someone who loves the Civil War.

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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.