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Unidentified Soldier In Uniform With Cabinet Stereograph Viewer (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Uniform With Cabinet Stereograph Viewer (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Uniform With Cabinet Stereograph Viewer (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design takes a seated young officer from the 1860s and places him in a studio interior, with his cabinet stereograph viewer close at hand.

Visual Elements & Composition

The print has the warm, faded tones of an albumen carte de visite, dominated by sepia and dark brown with pale tan highlights and touches of grey. The officer sits in a dark uniform jacket with shoulder straps, and his figure anchors the centre of the frame. Around him the studio props do their work: a wooden box on a small pedestal table, a stack of books, and a draped curtain finished with a tassel. The rectangular card and rectangular frame lines give the composition a tidy, formal structure, so the eye moves from the soldier to the viewer and back again.

Meaning & Symbolism

The stereograph viewer was one of the great home entertainments of the Victorian age. Two nearly identical photographs, seen through its lenses, fused into a single image with real depth, and families gathered around them to travel to distant places without leaving the parlour. Pairing that device with a uniformed officer captures the Civil War era from an unexpected angle: quiet leisure and curiosity sitting beside military service. The studio setting and the carefully arranged props belong to the 19th-century portrait tradition, when a sitter chose every object that would speak for him.

Made for the Hand Around a Morning Cup

A stereoscope works by presenting two views to two eyes, and a mug works in a similar way. You never see all of it at once. You turn it in your hand, and the scene slides past your fingers, bringing the officer, the books and the curtain into view one at a time. The handle sits on one side and the artwork carries across the rest, so each turn of the cup reveals a new part of the studio. It is a small, personal object for a slow first cup, the kind of gift that rewards anyone who loves old photographs and the stories behind them.

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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.