The Loj's Hidden Treasures: Part I/X

So, a.l.e. and I were talking, or more specifically, I was inquiring about a random object found in our house, and it came up that we should commence a series of sorts on the mysterious and tantalizing things to be found in this household. So, one per week (at the minimum), here goes. I apologize in advance for the photo quality. Take it as part of the digital ambience.

Part I: The Coffee Mug Personalized with Random Old Candid Photo



Description: White ceramic coffee mug with photo of two men in blue uniform, one with white flat hat and large spoon in mouth; color seems to indicate photo from the late 50s to early 70s. Approximately .75 lbs, 5" tall, 3.5" diameter, sturdy handle.

Found: In use in the kitchen. Contents: unknown residue.

Analysis: I'm not sure what this is, besides a coffee mug, but it looks like one of those personalized ones you can have made of family photos. I'm well intrigued. The image seems to be of two navymen ? perhaps, since they're in uniform. One has a white hat on similar to a cook's and the other seems to be stirring a ginormous pot, so I imagine they're cooks on a navyboat. I've ne'er seen this before, so perhaps it belongs to one of our housemates who just recently brought it downstairs. An image of an uncle, grandfather, or father? The one to the right has the same hair as my structural geology professor. Perhaps it's a conspiracy.