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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Artillery First Lieutenant's Uniform Holding Sword, With Lock Of Hair In Case (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Artillery First Lieutenant's Uniform Holding Sword, With Lock Of Hair In Case (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Artillery First Lieutenant's Uniform Holding Sword, With Lock Of Hair In Case (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design is a solemn portrait of a young Confederate artillery first lieutenant, shown standing formally with his sword held at his side.

Visual Elements & Composition

The image is built around one figure. A young man in a double-breasted grey military-style coat fills the centre of the frame, with a red sash at his waist adding the only warm accent against the greys. The palette leans on antique gold, charcoal and grey, with a dusty red touch that keeps the eye moving across the figure. The hand-coloured tintype treatment softens the edges and gives the whole scene the look of a photograph taken in the 1860s. Two oval openings and a hinged two-panel case frame the composition, and the bundle of hair tied with thread sits within that case as a quiet second focus.

Meaning & Symbolism

The sword signals rank and duty, the uniform places the wearer in the artillery of the Confederate army, and the formal pose reflects how officers were presented in portraiture of the period. The lock of hair, kept in its own case, is the personal note. Keepsakes like this were carried or given to mark a loved one, so the portrait and the hair work as a pair: one shows the soldier's public role, the other his private ties. Together they speak to the remembrance and personal weight that run through Civil War commemorative portraiture.

Designed for the Hands

A mug is picked up, turned and held close, so this portrait reads as the cup rotates in your hand. The case and figure wrap around the curve of the mug, and the solemn stillness of the scene rewards a slow look over a morning coffee or a quiet cup of tea. It is a design for moments of pause, which suits a piece of history that asks to be looked at closely.

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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.