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Six Officers Of The 17th New York Battery, Probably At Camp Barry, Near Washington, D.C. (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Six Officers Of The 17th New York Battery, Probably At Camp Barry, Near Washington, D.C. (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Six Officers Of The 17th New York Battery, Probably At Camp Barry, Near Washington, D.C. (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a formal wartime portrait of six Union officers posed together at Camp Barry, near Washington, D.C., in May 1863.

Visual Elements & Composition

The photograph is black and white, built from pale grey and off-white highlights against charcoal and near-black uniforms. The six men in dark wool stand and sit in a tight, orderly group before a canvas tent with a pointed ridge, and that tent anchors the image. One officer sits with a sabre held upright, another in a wide-brimmed hat sits on a folding chair, and a horse-drawn wagon creeps in at the left edge. Small numerals, 7559, mark the image, a reminder that this is a document rather than a studio fantasy.

Meaning & Symbolism

The staging is deliberate. Six men arranged in a formal line signal the discipline and structure of the Union army, and their matching uniforms declare a shared commission and a shared purpose. Photographer David Knox made the image, and the glass wet-collodion negative now resides in the Library of Congress. Camp Barry was a crucial artillery training and depot site, and the battery's identity is written across the group. Captain George Tobey Anthony, seated among his comrades, would later serve as Governor of Kansas, which gives the portrait a personal and political afterlife.

Held in the Hand

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so this photograph reveals itself in stages. The line of officers rolls across the curve as you rotate it, the tent and the wagon drifting in and out of view, while the sabre and the hat hold their positions at the centre. It is a fitting way to meet a group portrait: close, unhurried, and shared over a morning cup.

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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.