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  • Sepia studio portrait of a bearded man in a kepi seated with two young boys, one wearing a straw boater hat.
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Willie And Tad Lincoln, Sons Of President Abraham Lincoln, With Their Cousin Lockwood Todd (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Willie And Tad Lincoln, Sons Of President Abraham Lincoln, With Their Cousin Lockwood Todd (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Willie And Tad Lincoln, Sons Of President Abraham Lincoln, With Their Cousin Lockwood Todd (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design reproduces a studio portrait of three young relatives from the Lincoln family, Willie and Tad Lincoln, sons of President Abraham Lincoln, posed with their cousin Lockwood Todd.

Visual Elements & Composition

The image is an albumen carte-de-visite, the small mounted card format that families collected in the 1860s. Its tones are sepia brown, which covers roughly half the picture, with cream highlights and dark brown shadows that give the studio backdrop its depth. A ruled border frames the rectangle, a detail that sets the piece apart as a photograph of its era. Within it, a bearded man in a kepi sits with a walking cane beside carved, upholstered armchairs. A standing boy in a buttoned jacket and bow tie stands close by, and a seated boy in a straw boater hat completes the group. The arrangement is formal and still, with each figure given room in the frame.

Meaning & Symbolism

A carte-de-visite was a keepsake meant to be handed round and kept in an album, so the image speaks of family life as much as of any public role. The Civil War in the title places these boys in the years when the Lincoln household was closely watched, and the portrait offers a private glimpse of the family's bonds of kinship. The composition itself, with the three relatives grouped together, expresses that closeness: the brothers and their cousin are shown as one household.

Turning a Historic Portrait in the Hand

A mug is held and turned, so the portrait is never seen all at once. Each turn brings a different figure into view, the boy in his bow tie giving way to the boater hat and the cane, then back again, much like an album page passed between hands. Printed on a black mug, the cream and sepia tones stand out against the dark ground, and the card's ruled frame wraps naturally around the curve. It is an easy piece of history to keep on the desk or at the breakfast table, where a morning cup brings the Lincoln family back into view.

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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.