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View Of Bombproof Tents Occupied By U.S. Colored Troops In Front Of Petersburg, Va., August 7, 1864 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

View Of Bombproof Tents Occupied By U.S. Colored Troops In Front Of Petersburg, Va., August 7, 1864 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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View Of Bombproof Tents Occupied By U.S. Colored Troops In Front Of Petersburg, Va., August 7, 1864 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a sepia photograph of a field encampment in front of Petersburg, Virginia, taken on August 7, 1864, showing the shelters where U.S. colored troops lived during the siege.

Visual Elements & Composition

Warm sepia tones carry the whole frame. Sepia tan takes up most of the image, with dark sepia brown anchoring the shadows and pale cream lighting the sky and ground. A thin grey-blue border frames the print like an original album plate. The eye moves across a dirt road and gully, a rough wooden plank crossing, and a line of pine trees on a sandy ridge. A standing man in a long coat and hat sits small within the scene, and a second figure stands beside a wooden structure. The numerals 16803 and 803 appear in the print, a quiet reminder that this is a record of a real place.

Meaning & Symbolism

The photograph documents the soldiers' own construction. Bombproof shelters were dug and roofed to protect men from artillery fire, and this view shows how the encampment was built into the landscape at the front lines. The United States Colored Troops were Black soldiers serving in the Union army, and images like this one preserve the daily realities of their service, from the shelters they built to the ground they held in the summer of 1864.

Cradling the Story in Your Hands

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the scene wraps around the curve and reveals itself one stretch at a time. The road, the plank crossing and the pines roll past as you rotate it, and the figures come back into view with each turn. The C-shaped handle keeps the image at the centre of your grip, so the photograph is never far from your morning coffee or evening tea. It makes a thoughtful gift for anyone with a love of Civil War history and a habit of lingering over a cup.

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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.