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First Lieutenant Jacob A. Field of Company K, 12Th Maine Infantry Regiment in Uniform and Red Officer's Sash With Sword (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

First Lieutenant Jacob A. Field of Company K, 12Th Maine Infantry Regiment in Uniform and Red Officer's Sash With Sword (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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First Lieutenant Jacob A. Field of Company K, 12Th Maine Infantry Regiment in Uniform and Red Officer's Sash With Sword (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

This design is a formal portrait of First Lieutenant Jacob A. Field, shown in the official uniform of a commissioned officer of the 12th Maine Infantry Regiment.

Visual Elements & Composition

The figure dominates the composition. His military uniform is rendered in detail, and the eye moves across the layout to the officer's sash and the sword, which together mark his rank. Nothing competes with him. The arrangement is upright and deliberate, typical of nineteenth-century studio portraiture, so the viewer reads his attire and bearing before anything else.

Meaning & Symbolism

Each element carries a piece of his identity. The uniform signals service, the sash signals rank, and the sword signals the authority of a commissioned officer. The title's identifiers, Company K and the 12th Maine Infantry Regiment, anchor the portrait to a specific unit rather than to a generic soldier. The image dates to the 19th century and records one man's place within a regiment that served in the American Civil War.

Made for a Morning Cup

A mug is turned in the hand and seen from every side, so the portrait is never a single flat view. The officer stays in the same position as the cup is rotated, and as a hot drink warms the mug, the image comes up through the glaze. Lieutenant Field appears gradually, the way a half-remembered name comes back to someone during a quiet coffee break. It is a fitting way to keep his story at the table, close to the hand, and in daily use.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.