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  • Full-Length Portrait of an Unidentified Civil War Soldier (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Full-Length Portrait of an Unidentified Civil War Soldier (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Full-Length Portrait of an Unidentified Civil War Soldier (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Full-Length Portrait of an Unidentified Civil War Soldier (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Full-Length Portrait of an Unidentified Civil War Soldier (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Full-length portrait of an unidentified Civil War soldier - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design reproduces a 19th-century photographic portrait of a standing American soldier, shown from head to toe in his military uniform.

Visual Elements & Composition

The soldier fills the frame from head to toe, upright and facing the camera in a formal studio pose. His uniform is the visual focus: the cut of the jacket, the buttons, and the lines of the trousers all read clearly. The backdrop is plain, so nothing competes with the figure. The image is a small carte de visite, a format built for a single, centred subject, and the composition keeps that intimacy.

Meaning & Symbolism

The portrait dates from between 1861 and 1865, when the American Civil War drew enormous numbers of ordinary men into uniform. The Library of Congress catalogues it as a full-length portrait of an unidentified soldier, so his name is lost, while his stance and dress stand for the many who posed before leaving home. Cartes de visite like this one were kept as keepsakes by families and comrades, which makes the image a record of personal farewell as much as military history.

Designed for the Hand and the Morning Cup

A mug is turned in the hand, so the soldier is seen a little at a time as you rotate it. The image is designed to surface only when the mug holds a hot drink: it sits faintly in the surface when cold, then reveals itself as the warmth arrives. The soldier appears, in other words, as the cup is filled, a quiet reminder that the figure in the archive was once someone's everyday presence.

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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.