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  • Fort Brady, Va. Battery of Parrott Guns Manned by Company C, 1St Connecticut Heavy Artillery (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Fort Brady, Va. Battery of Parrott Guns Manned by Company C, 1St Connecticut Heavy Artillery (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Fort Brady, Va. Battery of Parrott Guns Manned by Company C, 1St Connecticut Heavy Artillery (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Fort Brady, Va. Battery of Parrott Guns Manned by Company C, 1St Connecticut Heavy Artillery (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Fort Brady, Va. Battery of Parrott Guns Manned by Company C, 1St Connecticut Heavy Artillery (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Fort Brady, Va. Battery of Parrott Guns Manned by Company C, 1St Connecticut Heavy Artillery (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Fort Brady, Va. Battery of Parrott Guns Manned by Company C, 1St Connecticut Heavy Artillery (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

This design shows a battery of Parrott guns at Fort Brady, Virginia, with the men of Company C, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, standing by their weapons.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition is built around the battery itself. The guns and their arrangement dominate the scene, and the eye is led along the line of heavy weaponry rather than toward any single figure or decorative flourish. Everything is organised around the set-up of the emplacement, so the layout reads as a deliberate, documentary plan of the fort rather than a loose scene.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Parrott gun was the rifled iron cannon that defined Civil War field and fortification artillery, and its presence here marks the technical side of the conflict. Company C's inclusion ties the artwork to a specific unit of Connecticut volunteers, so the piece honours the men who ran the battery as much as the weapons they operated. Fort Brady sits in the wider story of Union coastal and fort defence in Virginia, which gives the scene its strategic weight. It is a record of mid-19th-century military engineering, and a tribute to one company's service.

Made for the Hand, Read in Passing

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the battery is seen in pieces, one arc at a time, rather than all at once. The design is faintly visible when the mug is cold, and as a hot drink is poured in, the artwork surfaces and the guns come into focus. That slow reveal suits a scene built on the careful placement of heavy weapons, and it means the battery is discovered rather than simply displayed.

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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.