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  • Black and white historical view of covered army wagons lined up on a field beneath bare trees, with two men nearby.
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Washington, D.C. Park Of Wiard Guns At The Arsenal; H.L. Stuart, Nathaniel P. Willis, And Gen. Daniel E. Sickles At Right (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Washington, D.C. Park Of Wiard Guns At The Arsenal; H.L. Stuart, Nathaniel P. Willis, And Gen. Daniel E. Sickles At Right (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Washington, D.C. Park Of Wiard Guns At The Arsenal; H.L. Stuart, Nathaniel P. Willis, And Gen. Daniel E. Sickles At Right (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a black and white historical photograph of the park of Wiard guns at the Washington, D.C. Arsenal, with three documented figures gathered at its right edge.

Visual Elements & Composition

The picture is built on a receding row. Covered army wagons with spoked wheels stand in a line that narrows toward the back of the frame, and the eye is pulled along them into the distance. Pale sky grey fills the top of the scene, grass grey and dark grey make up the ground, and the deepest black sits in the shadows under the wagons and among the bare trees. Two uniformed men stand on the grass, and painted lettering on the wagons reads Third Battery and Excelsior Brigade, the only words in the image.

Meaning & Symbolism

The wagons and guns stand for the working life of the Arsenal, where artillery was stored, moved and maintained during the Civil War. The bare winter trees give the scene a cold, documentary stillness, and the lettering anchors it to specific military units rather than to a generic camp. Nathaniel P. Willis, H.L. Stuart and General Daniel E. Sickles, placed at the right, turn a view of equipment into a record of the people who stood among it, which is why the piece reads as a document as much as a picture.

Turning History in Hand

A mug is held and turned, so the scene reveals itself slowly. As you rotate the cup, the row of wagons slides across the curve and the receding lines lead you from one side of the handle to the other, while the men at the right come into view last. Black coffee suits the image: the photograph is almost entirely black, grey and pale sky, so the story stays sharp against the dark body of the mug and the morning routine becomes a quiet moment with the Arsenal.

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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.