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Unidentified Soldier In Union Uniform Holding Sword, With Company D Artillery Regiment Shako Hat On Table Beside Him (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Union Uniform Holding Sword, With Company D Artillery Regiment Shako Hat On Table Beside Him (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Union Uniform Holding Sword, With Company D Artillery Regiment Shako Hat On Table Beside Him (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a tintype-style studio portrait of a Union soldier from the American Civil War, rendered in warm antique tones that feel like a page from the 1860s.

Visual Elements & Composition

Antique gold takes up most of the frame, softened by near-black shadows and pale grey highlights, with touches of muted green and dusky purple in the backdrop. The soldier stands in a dark dress uniform with epaulettes, sword in hand, against a painted landscape of trees and hills. A draped table with a patterned cloth anchors the lower half, and a damask pattern runs through the scene. The whole picture sits inside a rounded-corner vignette within an ornate case, so every edge is framed and deliberate.

Meaning & Symbolism

Soldiers of this period sat for studio portraits either to leave a keepsake for their families or to record their service before heading to the front. The sword marks him as an officer or non-commissioned officer, or it was a studio prop chosen to signal military valour. The shako hat on the table is the key detail: its marking identifies Company D of an artillery regiment, the unit that handled the cannons. That single clue ties a nameless man to a specific role in the war, and it is why the portrait still speaks to historians today.

Life Around the Cup

A mug is turned in the hand, so the image wraps around a curved surface that the eye meets again and again. The tall, cylindrical shape of the shako echoes the mug's own silhouette, which makes this a natural match for a morning brew. Every sip brings the soldier's gaze back round to the table, a small, quiet reminder of the people history forgets.

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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.