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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Frock Coat And Forage Cap With Cap Box, Bayoneted Musket, And Holstered Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Frock Coat And Forage Cap With Cap Box, Bayoneted Musket, And Holstered Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Frock Coat And Forage Cap With Cap Box, Bayoneted Musket, And Holstered Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design is a portrait of a single soldier in Confederate dress, rendered in the manner of a 1860s tintype photograph, with the full field kit of a mid-nineteenth-century infantryman around him.

Visual Elements & Composition

Sepia grey covers most of the image, with antique gold picking out the gilt scalloped frame and dark brown deepening the shadows. Crimson appears only in small accents, so the palette stays muted and serious. The soldier stands upright at the centre, his frock coat and forage cap set against the plain ground. Around him sit the working pieces of his equipment: a cross-body leather strap, a cartridge box belt, a rectangular case, a bayoneted musket held at his side, and a revolver in its holster. Nothing is cropped for drama. Every element is shown plainly, so the eye moves from the face to the weapons and back again.

Meaning & Symbolism

The frock coat and forage cap mark the wearer as a Confederate soldier of the American Civil War, while the cap box, musket and revolver describe what a soldier carried into the field. Tintype portraits like this were made to be kept and handed around, so the image works as a personal keepsake as much as a uniform study. The figure remains unnamed, and that anonymity lets the portrait stand for the many men of the 1860s who went to war in the same kind of dress with the same kind of kit.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so this portrait is seen in pieces. The soldier's face comes into view as you lift the cup, and the musket and holster swing around as you rotate it toward your lips. The dark body of the mug lets the gold frame and sepia tones glow, and the whole scene reads like a small window held in your palm. It makes a thoughtful gift for someone who likes their history served with their morning coffee, and it is the kind of object that starts a conversation before the first sip.

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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.