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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Double-Breasted Frock Coat With Single Row Of Braid Denoting The Rank Of Lieutenant (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Double-Breasted Frock Coat With Single Row Of Braid Denoting The Rank Of Lieutenant (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Double-Breasted Frock Coat With Single Row Of Braid Denoting The Rank Of Lieutenant (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

A seated, bearded man in a double-breasted frock coat, with his kepi resting on his lap, is captured in this hand-tinted tintype from the 1860s.

Visual Elements & Composition

Pale grey dominates the image, with the coat taking up most of the portrait opening. Gold appears in the gilt embossed frame and the brass buttons down the front of the coat, while cream lightens the background and dark brown anchors the shadows. The portrait sits in a rounded-corner opening set inside a rectangular case, so the picture is layered like a keepsake pulled from a box. The palette is quiet and muted, with a soft blue-grey adding a cool note to the tones.

Meaning & Symbolism

The single row of braid on the coat marks the wearer as a lieutenant, and the structured tailoring of the frock coat reflects the formal military dress of mid-nineteenth-century America. The subject is an unidentified soldier associated with the Confederate forces, and the piece is a classic archival depiction of its era. Tintypes were the everyday portrait medium of the Civil War years, so the image records how ordinary officers chose to present themselves to the world.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the portrait rotates into view one side at a time, the way a tintype is tilted to catch the light. The dark ground of the mug gives the pale grey and cream of the image the same contrast as the dark case that once framed these portraits. It makes a fitting morning cup for anyone who keeps the history of the period close at hand.

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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.