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Spotsylvania Court House, Va., Vicinity. Beverly House, Headquarters Of Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren, 5th Corps (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Spotsylvania Court House, Va., Vicinity. Beverly House, Headquarters Of Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren, 5th Corps (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Spotsylvania Court House, Va., Vicinity. Beverly House, Headquarters Of Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren, 5th Corps (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a black-and-white stereograph of the Beverly House, a private farmhouse near Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, shown as a pair of circular vignettes that echo the two lenses of a period viewer.

Visual Elements & Composition

The palette is restrained: charcoal and light grey carry most of the image, with deep black shadows and pale grey highlights giving the scene its documentary flatness. The farmhouse, with its porch, sits in an open field, while horses and wagons gather at the farm and trees line the dirt track beside it. Neither vignette is cluttered. The eye moves from the house to the wagons and back, the way a viewer would work across a stereo card, and there is no text or numerals to compete with the scene.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Beverly House was a working command post. During the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, fought from May 8 through 21, 1864, it served as the temporary Union headquarters of Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren, commander of the 5th Corps in the Army of the Potomac. Here, behind the lines, orders were written, troop movements arranged and messages sent, while Grant's Overland Campaign ground through the hand-to-hand fighting at the Bloody Angle. The quiet farmhouse stands for the planning that held the front together, and for a leader later remembered for his stand at Little Round Top.

Turned in the Hand

A mug is handled slowly. Each turn brings a new part of the scene forward, so the farmhouse, the wagons and the trees come around one at a time, much as a stereograph rewards a second look. It is a fitting picture for a morning cup, or for a history lover who likes their coffee with a side of the 1860s.

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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.