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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform With Berdan's Sharps Rifle And Colt 1862 Police Model Pistol (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform With Berdan's Sharps Rifle And Colt 1862 Police Model Pistol (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform With Berdan's Sharps Rifle And Colt 1862 Police Model Pistol (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design reproduces a tintype portrait of an unnamed Confederate soldier, standing with the weapons that defined his service in the American Civil War.

Visual Elements & Composition

The palette is muted and period-true, built from sepia grey, which covers roughly half the image, with warm gold accents and deep dark brown in the shadows. The soldier sits within an oval frame set into a rectangular embossed case, a layout borrowed from the tintype photographs of the 1860s. He wears a slouch hat and holds a rifle musket, while a revolver is tucked into his belt. Fine textures in the uniform, the gilt border and the metal of the weapons are rendered with care, so the eye moves slowly from the face to the hardware.

Meaning & Symbolism

The soldier stands for the ordinary men who carried the war's firearms, rather than for any single commander. The Berdan's Sharps rifle was a precision long arm that equipped sharpshooters, and the Colt 1862 Police Model was a compact sidearm popular with cavalry and officers. Together they mark the technical side of mid-nineteenth-century combat. The serious, documentary mood of the image keeps the focus on the man and his equipment rather than on heroics, which is why the portrait reads as a record rather than a tribute.

On the Black Mug

A mug is held and turned in the hand, so the oval portrait rotates into view a little at a time, with the soldier's face appearing first and his weapons following as the cup moves. The gilt oval frame suits the curve of the mug's wall, and the rectangular case reads clearly across the handle side. Each morning's coffee brings the artwork back into focus, making this a quiet conversation piece for anyone who enjoys American history.

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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.