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Unidentified Girl In Mourning Dress Holding Framed Photograph Of Her Father As A Cavalryman With Sword And Hardee Hat (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Girl In Mourning Dress Holding Framed Photograph Of Her Father As A Cavalryman With Sword And Hardee Hat (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Girl In Mourning Dress Holding Framed Photograph Of Her Father As A Cavalryman With Sword And Hardee Hat (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

A young girl in mourning dress holds up a framed photograph of her father, a cavalryman shown with his sword and Hardee hat, in a quiet scene of remembrance from the American Civil War.

Visual Elements & Composition

The palette is restrained: charcoal and pale grey carry the background and the girl's dark plaid dress, while antique gold picks out the ornate rectangular case of the frame and the gilt locket at her neck. Dark maroon appears in small touches that deepen the shadows. The girl sits at the centre of the composition, her attention fixed on the portrait she holds, so the eye moves from her face to the small oval vignette of the father and then back again. The image has the soft, tonal character of a tintype or ambrotype photograph, which suits a design built around an object handled for years.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Hardee hat and sword place the father in the Union cavalry, and the design treats his service as the reason his memory is kept. The mourning dress marks the household as grieving, while the framed photograph becomes the keepsake that connects a child to a parent she has lost. The 1860s setting places the scene within the war years, when many families held portraits like this one as their only lasting image of a soldier. The design speaks of loss, duty and family in equal measure, and it does so through the conventions of Victorian mourning and commemoration.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand and read at close range, so the girl and her framed father sit at eye level with the person holding the cup. The scene wraps around the curve of the vessel, letting the gold frame and the dark dress unfold as the mug is rotated. Each sip brings the composition back to the same quiet moment of remembrance, which makes the mug a fitting place for a piece of history that asks to be looked at slowly.

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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.