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Unidentified Soldier In Union Cavalry Uniform, On Horse, With Cavalry Saber, In Front Of Encampment With Winter Chimneys (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Union Cavalry Uniform, On Horse, With Cavalry Saber, In Front Of Encampment With Winter Chimneys (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Union Cavalry Uniform, On Horse, With Cavalry Saber, In Front Of Encampment With Winter Chimneys (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design is a sepia-toned scene from the American Civil War, showing a mounted Union cavalryman on a dark horse, with his saber at his side and a winter encampment behind him.

Visual Elements & Composition

Sepia brown covers much of the frame, with antique gold warming the highlights and dark bay anchoring the horse at the centre. The rider sits upright in the foreground, while the sabre hangs from the saddle, a small bright note against the darker tones. Behind him, log huts, bare trees and white canvas tents recede into muted sky grey and dusky olive, so the eye moves from the rider back into the camp. The image has the soft, slightly flattened look of an early photographic plate, and the composition is built on that stillness.

Meaning & Symbolism

Cavalry was the mounted arm of the Union army, and the figure, horse and saber together stand for the speed and reach of that service. The winter chimneys tell a quieter story. Camps in the 1860s were home for months at a time, and the smoke rising from them marks the cold waiting between campaigns, when soldiers kept warm, mended equipment and wrote letters home. The soldier is anonymous, which makes him representative: he stands for the many men who served in that uniform and that camp.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the scene does not sit still. As the cup rotates, the rider moves into view, then the horse, then the tents and chimneys sweep around behind, much like a camp seen by a passing traveller. The handle sits beside the figure, so the cavalryman is always on the near side when you lift it. It suits anyone who likes their history close at hand and their mornings warm.

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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.