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Sergeant William T. Biedler, 16 Years Old, Of Company C, Mosby's Virginia Cavalry Regiment With Flintlock Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Sergeant William T. Biedler, 16 Years Old, Of Company C, Mosby's Virginia Cavalry Regiment With Flintlock Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Sergeant William T. Biedler, 16 Years Old, Of Company C, Mosby's Virginia Cavalry Regiment With Flintlock Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design gives you a young soldier of the 1860s, Sergeant William T. Biedler, standing with his musket in a hand-tinted tintype portrait.

Visual Elements & Composition

The portrait sits in a rectangular vignette with softened corners, framed by a gilt case that draws the eye inward. Slate grey dominates the image, carrying roughly a third of its colour, with gold picked out in the frame and charcoal deepening the shadows. Pale blue-grey lifts the background, and a touch of rose velvet warms the edges. The sergeant is shown in his kepi, holding his musket upright in front of him, with the bayonet catching the light. The composition is still and frontal, with nothing decorative competing with the figure.

Meaning & Symbolism

A tintype was the everyday photograph of the Civil War era, and hand-tinting gave it the colour of a keepsake. Here, that technique turns a record into a tribute. Biedler's age is the story: a sixteen-year-old sergeant was a young man carrying real responsibility. His service with Mosby's Virginia Cavalry Regiment, the Confederate partisan cavalry known for its raids behind Union lines, places him within one of the war's most talked-about units. The musket is his equipment and his duty, the piece that defines him in the picture.

Life on the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the portrait reveals itself a little at a time. As you rotate it, the gilt frame and the soldier's upright stance pass across your line of sight, the way a carte de visite was once handled and passed around. Hold it with both hands on a cold morning and the sergeant stays close to your face, a reminder of a young man who went to war. It makes a thoughtful gift for a history lover, and the cup's solid black background lets the sepia-toned figure stand out clearly.

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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.