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Unidentified Soldier In Ohio Volunteer Militia Uniform With Bedroll And Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Ohio Volunteer Militia Uniform With Bedroll And Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Ohio Volunteer Militia Uniform With Bedroll And Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design reproduces a standing soldier in an Ohio Volunteer Militia uniform, shown with a bedroll and musket in the manner of a 1860s photographic portrait.

Visual Elements & Composition

The figure fills the centre of the frame, upright and steady, in a grey uniform topped by a forage cap. His musket rises beside him with the bayonet fixed, and a knapsack and blanket roll sit on his back. The palette is built from sepia grey, which dominates the scene, with antique gold in the framing and slate blue and dark maroon as quiet accents. The image is set inside a rounded-rectangle opening within a rectangular gilt case, the format of an ambrotype or tintype. There is no text or numeral in the composition.

Meaning & Symbolism

The bedroll and musket place the soldier in a campaigning or ready-to-march posture, the kit of a volunteer who was prepared to take the field at short notice. Ohio's volunteer militia belongs to the state-level military tradition that supplied men to the Union in the years around the Civil War, and this portrait records that tradition through its uniform and equipment. The soldier is unnamed, so the design speaks for the many ordinary men who stood in such photographs, and it stays focused on the uniform and gear rather than adding modern decoration.

Holding the Story

A mug is turned in the hand, so the portrait is seen in pieces as the cup is lifted and rotated, with the gilt frame wrapping the curve from one side to the other. The handle sits off to one side, so the soldier is always found on the open face of the cup, ready for the first sip of the morning. It makes a fitting companion for anyone who enjoys a bit of Civil War history with their coffee.

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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.