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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform And Round Hat With Baby Colt Dragoon Revolver And D-Guard Bowie Knife (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform And Round Hat With Baby Colt Dragoon Revolver And D-Guard Bowie Knife (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform And Round Hat With Baby Colt Dragoon Revolver And D-Guard Bowie Knife (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design is a tintype-style portrait of an armed Confederate soldier from the 1860s, standing in his uniform and round hat with his weapons close at hand.

Visual Elements & Composition

The palette is muted and photographic: sepia grey covers most of the image, with antique gold, charcoal and dark brown setting the edges and shadows, and a touch of dusty rose velvet warming the background. The soldier dominates the frame. He holds a revolver in one hand and a sword with a curved guard in the other, so the weapons form the strongest lines in the composition. The image sits inside a scalloped, gilt-edged oval opening framed by a rectangular case, which gives the whole piece the feel of an old family keepsake.

Meaning & Symbolism

The picture is about equipment as much as the man. The Baby Colt Dragoon was a compact revolver carried by mounted and officer ranks of the period, and the D-guard Bowie knife was a fighting blade that soldiers wore for close work. Together they show what a Civil War soldier carried into the field. The uniform and round hat mark the Confederate side of the conflict, and the soldier remains unnamed, so the image stands for the many men who went to war in this way rather than for one individual.

Turning the Mug in Hand

A mug is never seen all at once. You turn it as you lift it, so the scalloped frame and the soldier's weapons pass across your view one piece at a time, the way a tintype would be turned in the light. The oval opening sits neatly on the curved wall of the cup, and the figure stays readable as the handle comes round. Our black mug gives the sepia tones a dark ground, so the soldier and his blades stand out with each turn, and every sip brings him back into view.

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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.