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Portrait Of Maj. Gen. Benjamin Huger, Officer Of The Confederate Army (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Portrait Of Maj. Gen. Benjamin Huger, Officer Of The Confederate Army (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Portrait Of Maj. Gen. Benjamin Huger, Officer Of The Confederate Army (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a formal studio portrait of Benjamin Huger, a general in the Confederate States Army, shown as a 1860s black and white photograph.

Visual Elements & Composition

The image is built around a tall, vertical rectangle that holds the seated figure. An older, bearded officer fills most of the frame in a light double-breasted coat, with an embroidered wreath collar and stars on the collar embroidery marking his rank. Greys do the work here: light grey dominates the coat and backdrop, mid and dark grey shape the shadows of the face and uniform, and white picks out the highlights. Nothing competes with the face, so the eye settles there first.

Meaning & Symbolism

Huger was born in South Carolina in 1805 and graduated from West Point. He served in the United States Army before aligning with the Confederacy in 1861, and he is remembered for early campaigns, including the defense of Charleston and later operations in Virginia. The formal pose and carefully detailed uniform were the conventions of nineteenth-century military portraiture, meant to project authority and rank. Portraits like this were kept as family mementos and now survive in museum collections, archives and publications that document the Civil War.

Made For The Morning Ritual

A mug is turned in the hand, so this portrait is seen in rotation: the officer's face comes into view as you lift the cup, then the collar and stars sweep past as you set it down. The design is printed across the full body of the mug, so the grey tones sit against the black ground and the portrait holds its shape from every angle. It suits a history enthusiast who starts the day with coffee, and it makes a conversation piece on the desk or kitchen counter.

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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.