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Jacob Labinsky (Lawinsky, Levinsky), Union Private in the 32Nd Indiana Regiment, Full-Length Portrait, Seated, Facing Front (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Jacob Labinsky (Lawinsky, Levinsky), Union Private in the 32Nd Indiana Regiment, Full-Length Portrait, Seated, Facing Front (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Private Jacob Labinsky, 32nd Indiana Regiment - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design is a full-length, seated portrait of Jacob Labinsky, a private in the 32nd Indiana Regiment of the Union Army, shown facing the viewer.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition is built around one figure. Labinsky sits at the centre of the frame, head to foot, turned squarely toward the viewer with no angle or action to distract from him. The pose is formal and static, the kind of stillness that 19th-century studio portraiture asked of its sitters. Nothing crowds the figure, so the eye settles on the man and his uniform, and the design reads as a direct, unhurried record of one soldier.

Meaning & Symbolism

A portrait like this carries its meaning in the act of recording. Labinsky is identified as a private, the rank of the ordinary soldier who made up most of the Union ranks, and the 32nd Indiana Regiment places him within the American Civil War era. Portraits of enlisted men were often made to be sent home or kept by family, so the image stands as a personal document as much as a military one. The name itself appears in several spellings, Lawinsky and Levinsky among them, a reminder of how records from that period were written down by ear and by clerk.

On the Color Morphing Mug

A mug is a object held close and turned slowly in the hands, so the portrait is seen in pieces as the cup rotates, and the figure stays readable from every side of the wrap. The image is faint when the mug is cold and comes into focus once hot coffee or tea is poured in, so the portrait is revealed through the everyday ritual of a morning drink. That slow emergence suits a document that was itself slowly uncovered from the historical record, and it gives this soldier a quiet, daily place on the table.

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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.