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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform And Louisiana State Seal Belt Buckle With Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform And Louisiana State Seal Belt Buckle With Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform And Louisiana State Seal Belt Buckle With Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a tintype-style portrait of a seated young man in a military-style jacket, holding a percussion-lock rifle across his chest, framed the way a photographer of the 1860s would have framed a sitter.

Visual Elements & Composition

Sepia grey covers most of the scene, giving the soldier the soft, faded tone of an old silver-based photograph. Antique gold picks out the ornamental case, while dark green velvet, charcoal and dark brown anchor the edges. The subject sits within a rounded-rectangle portrait opening, set inside a rectangular case, so the eye moves from the soldier's face down the line of the rifle to the buckle at his waist. Every element is arranged around the figure, and nothing competes with him.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Confederate uniform and the Louisiana state seal on the belt buckle place the portrait in the American Civil War and in Louisiana's regional heritage. The musket marks the soldier as a combatant, and the buckle shows the pride many men took in the state they represented. The design honours an ordinary soldier whose name is lost to history, and the portrait form gives him a dignity that the years have not diminished.

Holding the Story in Your Hand

A mug is turned in the hand, so the image reveals itself a little at a time as the cup moves. The rounded portrait opening suits the curve of the mug's body, so the soldier appears to look out from the vessel itself. For a history lover or a family member who keeps old photographs close, it is a reflective thing to hold over a morning coffee, and it turns a quiet moment into a conversation about the past.

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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.