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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform With Gardner Patent Canteen And Haversack (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform With Gardner Patent Canteen And Haversack (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Confederate Uniform With Gardner Patent Canteen And Haversack (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

A young man in a long coat and soft brimmed hat stands at the centre of this hand-tinted tintype, his field gear rendered as carefully as his face.

Visual Elements & Composition

Warm brown dominates the frame, shading the coat and the photographic ground, while antique gold picks out the ornate oval frame that encloses the figure. Dusty pink warms the skin tones, and pale grey and charcoal sharpen the edges of the uniform and the canvas. The oval keeps attention on the man and his equipment, so the canteen and the haversack read clearly as the design's key accents.

Meaning & Symbolism

Field equipment tells the story of a soldier's day. The Gardner patent canteen and the canvas haversack slung for carrying rations and kit mark the everyday logistics of mid-nineteenth-century service rather than battle drama. The Confederate uniform identifies the wearer's side in the American Civil War, and the portrait format of the 1860s turns an anonymous man into a record of his era. He remains unidentified, so the image speaks through what he carried, making it a document of material culture as much as a portrait.

On the Black Mug

A portrait set in a gilt oval suits a mug because the image is read in the hand. You turn the cup, and the frame comes round to meet you with each sip. For the reader who lingers over the first cup of the morning, the canteen and haversack reward a slow look, and each glance back at the figure reveals another detail of his kit.

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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.