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Tending Wounded Union Soldiers At Savage's Station, Virginia, During The Peninsular Campaign (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Tending Wounded Union Soldiers At Savage's Station, Virginia, During The Peninsular Campaign (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Tending Wounded Union Soldiers At Savage's Station, Virginia, During The Peninsular Campaign (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This hand-coloured stereograph shows medical attendants tending wounded Union soldiers in a field camp at Savage's Station, Virginia, during the Peninsular Campaign.

Visual Elements & Composition

The scene is built as a side-by-side stereo pair, two panels set within a rectangular card mount, so the eye moves across two near-identical views of the same moment. Olive green and dark brown dominate, with cream canvas tents rising pale against the ground. Medical attendants in dark coats and mustard-yellow-brimmed hats bend over soldiers lying in the grass, and a wooden hut and fence anchor the background. Small touches of muted red give the palette its quiet warmth, and there is no text or numerals to distract from the figures.

Meaning & Symbolism

Savage's Station was one of the engagements of the Peninsular Campaign in 1862, when Union forces under McClellan pushed up the Virginia peninsula toward Richmond. The image is about care rather than combat: the attendants stand for the field medicine that followed every fight, and the wounded infantry stand for the hardships borne by Federal soldiers. Its somber, documentary mood reflects a moment of quiet struggle inside a much larger military operation.

Made for Slow Mornings With the Mug

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so this scene is seen a little at a time: the tents on one side of the handle, the attendants bending over the wounded on the other, the two stereo panels meeting as the cup rotates. It is a piece of history you hold close every morning, a cheeky reminder that the first cup of the day has always been a comfort, and a thoughtful choice for a history lover's gift.

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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.