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Unidentified Soldier In Union Uniform And Dress Gloves With Musket, Revolver, And Cap Box (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Union Uniform And Dress Gloves With Musket, Revolver, And Cap Box (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Union Uniform And Dress Gloves With Musket, Revolver, And Cap Box (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design takes a formal studio portrait of a Union soldier from the American Civil War and gives it a place in your daily routine, with the figure standing upright and ready in his period kit.

Visual Elements & Composition

The image reads as a tintype photograph set inside a gilt scrolled frame, and sepia brown fills most of the scene. Antique gold picks out the frame and the warm highlights, while dark navy and olive black deepen the shadows around the uniform. A single dusty rose note appears in the tones, quiet against the rest. The soldier stands tall in a vertical format, shouldering a rifle-musket with his kepi set squarely on his head. His cartridge box hangs from the waist belt, and the composition holds him centred so nothing competes with his posture.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Union blue of his uniform marks his allegiance to the Northern army. The rifle-musket was the primary long-range firearm of the era, and the revolver at his side was a personal sidearm of the kind carried by Colt and Remington. The leather cap box stored the percussion caps that fired a muzzle-loading weapon, which makes it a small, practical emblem of the gear a soldier depended on. The dress gloves show that the portrait was posed with care, a ceremonial moment rather than a scene from the field. Dating from 1861 to 1865, the image belongs to the millions of northern troops who served, and because his name is lost, he stands for all of them.

Cradled in Your Hands on a Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the portrait reveals itself slowly. As the cup rotates, the soldier passes across the curve, and the gilt frame and sepia tones wrap around the handle side and back again. Each sip brings the same steady figure back into view, a quiet reminder of the people behind the history.

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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.