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Unidentified Soldier In Union Uniform Sitting On Horse With Revolver And Saber (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Union Uniform Sitting On Horse With Revolver And Saber (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Union Uniform Sitting On Horse With Revolver And Saber (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a hand-tinted tintype of a Union cavalryman, mounted and armed, caught in the stillness of a studio portrait from the American Civil War.

Visual Elements & Composition

The rider sits in profile on a brown horse, his dark jacket and kepi set against a grey, wintry landscape. Bare trees rise behind him, their thin branches giving the scene a cold, quiet austerity. Earthy browns and charcoal dominate the image, with the gold of the tinting picking out buttons, bridle and the hilt of the sabre hanging at his side. A pale teal wash appears only at the margins, a restrained touch that keeps the palette muted. The composition is built as a rectangular landscape frame, with the horse and rider holding the centre and the background receding into fog-like grey.

Meaning & Symbolism

The revolver and sabre are the story here. Cavalrymen of the 1860s carried both as standard equipment, so the weapons announce a mounted soldier of the Northern forces, ready for the charge and trained for the saddle. Portraits like this were made as keepsakes for families and as records of service, and this one carries that purpose into the present. Because the sitter is anonymous, he stands for the thousands of Union men who rode out between 1861 and 1865 and whose faces survive only in images like this.

On the Black Mug

A mug is held close and turned in the hand, so the rider rounds the cup as you lift it. The horse and sabre sit where the eye lands first, and the bare trees fall around the back of the vessel, a scene you read a little at a time with each morning cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

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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.