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Private Roscoe G. Davenport Of Company H, 21st Maine Infantry In Front Of Painted Backdrop Showing Rugged Coast (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Private Roscoe G. Davenport Of Company H, 21st Maine Infantry In Front Of Painted Backdrop Showing Rugged Coast (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Private Roscoe G. Davenport Of Company H, 21st Maine Infantry In Front Of Painted Backdrop Showing Rugged Coast (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a hand-coloured tintype portrait of Private Roscoe G. Davenport, a Union soldier seated before a painted seascape of rocky coastline, framed in an oval.

Visual Elements & Composition

Deep black dominates the picture, filling much of the frame and sinking the edges into shadow. Warm sepia browns carry the portrait's skin tones and the painted rock, while touches of gold catch the light along the oval mat. Davenport sits in a dark military-style coat marked with a round badge, his figure set against the pale wash of the backdrop. The oval itself is the organising shape: a beaded black border draws the eye inward to the face and uniform.

Meaning & Symbolism

Davenport served in Company H of the 21st Maine Infantry, a nine-month regiment organised in October 1862 that fought in Louisiana around Baton Rouge and the Siege of Port Hudson. He died of disease on February 27, 1863, while his regiment was still in Federal service, so this likeness now stands as a rare surviving image of an identified enlisted man from a Maine regiment. The painted coast was a popular studio prop of the period, offering soldiers a dramatic setting before they went off to war. The portrait is preserved in the Liljenquist Family Collection at the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

Made for the Morning Mug

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the oval portrait rotates into view one side at a time, the way a keepsake is passed round a table. The black field around the image suits the dark glaze of the mug, letting the sepia and gold of the photograph glow as the cup warms. Pour a strong brew and you have a quiet moment of history at close range.

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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.