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  • Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
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  • Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
  • Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Three Unidentified Soldiers Playing Cards, Smoking, And Drinking In Front Of American Flag (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Three soldiers sit together at leisure in front of an American flag, cards in hand, with a bottle and glass on the table between them.

Visual Elements & Composition

The photograph is a hand-tinted tintype, and its palette is warm and low-key. Dark brown fills much of the frame, lifted by antique gold, sepia tan, and touches of muted red and faded blue from the flag. The three men are arranged close together across the image, their faces and hands drawing the eye first, while the draped table and the glass and bottle anchor the lower half. The flag hangs behind them as a broad backdrop, its stripes softened by age into the same brown and gold tones as the rest of the scene.

Meaning & Symbolism

The American flag places these men on the Union side of the American Civil War, the Northern states rather than the Confederacy, and the photograph dates from between 1861 and 1865. What it shows matters as much as where it was made. Rather than posing for combat or formal drill, the soldiers are playing cards, smoking, and drinking. Studio portraits like this were both records and keepsakes, and this one was arranged to show camaraderie and ordinary routine, a reminder that men kept their humanity and their friendships even amid the hardships of wartime service.

Why It Belongs on a Mug

A mug is held in the hand and turned slowly as it is drunk from, so the scene reveals itself in pieces. The cards and the glass sit at the centre of the image, where they meet the eye as the cup is lifted, and the three men gather around the curve of the vessel as though sharing one table. It is a fitting match: a picture about drinking and leisure, carried by an object made for exactly that.

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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.