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Unidentified Soldier In Union Sack Coat With Bayoneted Musket In Front Of Painted Backdrop Showing Military Camp (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Union Sack Coat With Bayoneted Musket In Front Of Painted Backdrop Showing Military Camp (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Union Sack Coat With Bayoneted Musket In Front Of Painted Backdrop Showing Military Camp (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

A formal 1860s portrait shows a Union soldier in his sack coat, standing upright with a bayoneted musket, before a painted camp scene.

Visual Elements & Composition

The soldier dominates the frame, centred and rigid in his buttoned sack coat, with the fixed bayonet catching the light along the upright barrel. Behind him, a painted backdrop of trees and tents fills the space, softer and flatter than the figure, so the eye settles on the man first. The palette is warm and muted: sepia brown carries most of the image, with antique gold, charcoal and pale grey around the edges, and a faint dusty rose in the tones. The image reads like a tintype, with its ornate gilt case and scalloped oval opening framing the scene.

Meaning & Symbolism

Studio portraits like this were how ordinary soldiers of the American Civil War sent their likeness home, and the painted camp behind the subject was a standard prop meant to suggest active service. The musket and bayonet signal the soldier's role, while the sack coat marks the Union uniform of the period. The subject remains unidentified, which leaves the image as a record of a type of man rather than a named individual, and that anonymity is much of its power.

Made for the Coffee Break

A mug is turned in the hand, so the portrait wraps around the cup and reveals itself a section at a time as you lift it. The soldier stays upright and centred on the side facing you, while the painted camp slides round the curve behind him. It is a quiet, serious image to hold through a slow morning cup, and the gilt-framed tintype look suits a mug that gets picked up and put down all day.

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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.