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  • Major Charles Jones Green of Co. A, 47Th Virginia Infantry Regiment, in Uniform With Carved Cane (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Major Charles Jones Green of Co. A, 47Th Virginia Infantry Regiment, in Uniform With Carved Cane (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Major Charles Jones Green of Co. A, 47Th Virginia Infantry Regiment, in Uniform With Carved Cane (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Major Charles Jones Green of Co. A, 47Th Virginia Infantry Regiment, in Uniform With Carved Cane (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Major Charles Jones Green of Co. A, 47Th Virginia Infantry Regiment, in Uniform With Carved Cane (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Major Charles Jones Green of Co. A, 47th Virginia Infantry Regiment, in Uniform With Carved Cane - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design is a historical portrait of Major Charles Jones Green, a Confederate officer who served in Company A of the 47th Virginia Infantry during the American Civil War.

Visual Elements & Composition

The photograph centres on the officer standing in his uniform, with his carved cane held as a deliberate prop. The uniform dominates the frame, and its details, from the coat to the insignia of his rank, draw the eye first. The image is an ambrotype or tintype from between 1861 and 1865, so its tones are the soft, muted greys and blacks of wet-plate photography, with no bright accents to compete with the figure.

Meaning & Symbolism

The uniform records a career. Green rose from Captain to Major, and the portrait shows the rank he earned in the Army of Northern Virginia during campaigns from the Seven Days Battles to Appomattox. The carved cane signals the gentlemanly standards of the period, and it also marks a personal history: Green was wounded several times on Virginia battlefields and lived to see the post-war years, dying in 1909. Preserved in the Library of Congress's Liljenquist Family Collection, the photograph gives researchers a rare, tangible link between official military records and the life of one soldier.

On the Color Morphing Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the portrait wraps around the cup and reveals itself as you hold it. The image stays faint while the mug is cold and comes forward when a hot drink is poured in, so the officer appears slowly, the way a memory surfaces. Pour your morning coffee and he steps out of the surface, cane and all.

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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.