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Unidentified Soldier In New Hampshire Uniform And Co. D Whipple Hat With Bayoneted Musket And Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In New Hampshire Uniform And Co. D Whipple Hat With Bayoneted Musket And Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In New Hampshire Uniform And Co. D Whipple Hat With Bayoneted Musket And Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design reproduces a 1860s tintype of an unnamed Union soldier, framed the way a family would have kept a treasured portrait on the mantel.

Visual Elements & Composition

Sepia grey dominates the picture, with antique gold in the ornate frame and dark brown deepening the edges. The soldier stands at the centre of an oval image, set inside an embossed rectangular case. His grey military coat is buttoned high, and his forage cap carries a brass insignia. A cartridge box hangs from a cross-belt, and a bayoneted rifle rests in his hands. Pale grey tones lift the highlights on the coat and the metalwork, so the figure reads clearly from a distance. The composition has no text or numerals; the frame and the figure do all the talking.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Whipple hat is the key to the portrait. Its shape marks the soldier as a member of a New Hampshire regiment, and the Company D designation places him within a specific unit of the Civil War. The bayoneted musket and the revolver together show the two arms a soldier of the period carried into camp and onto the field. Tintypes were quick, inexpensive portraits, so they captured ordinary men as they chose to be remembered, often in uniform and holding their weapons. This piece honours that tradition: a single figure, documented by his uniform and kit, standing for the thousands who served.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the oval portrait wraps around the curve of the wall and the soldier appears as you lift it for a slow first sip. Against a black base, the sepia tones and gilt frame glow, and the bayoneted rifle runs the length of the curve like a line of text. Give it to a history lover, a Civil War reenactor, or anyone who keeps a tintype on the mantel, and it will get more attention at the breakfast table than any cartoon ever could.

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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.