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  • Morris Island, South Carolina. 300-Pounder Parrot Rifle After Bursting of Muzzle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Morris Island, South Carolina. 300-Pounder Parrot Rifle After Bursting of Muzzle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Morris Island, South Carolina. 300-Pounder Parrot Rifle After Bursting of Muzzle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Morris Island, South Carolina. 300-Pounder Parrot Rifle After Bursting of Muzzle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Morris Island, South Carolina. 300-Pounder Parrot Rifle After Bursting of Muzzle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Morris Island, South Carolina. 300-Pounder Parrot Rifle After Bursting of Muzzle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Morris Island, South Carolina. 300-Pounder Parrot Rifle After Bursting of Muzzle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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300-Pounder Parrott Rifle After Bursting of Muzzle - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design is a historic photograph of a 300-pounder Parrott Rifle on Morris Island, South Carolina, taken in July or August 1863 after the gun's muzzle burst.

Visual Elements & Composition

The photograph is built around the artillery piece itself. The massive barrel dominates the frame, and the ruined muzzle sits as the focal point, its torn and splintered end drawing the eye before anything else. The surrounding ground and equipment stay secondary, so the gun reads as a single, heavy form. The image has no decoration or added text; its power comes from the bare, documentary detail of the damage.

Meaning & Symbolism

The ruined muzzle stands for the dangers of heavy artillery in the 1860s. A premature explosion during intense fighting could destroy a weapon and endanger the crew around it, and this photograph records one such failure. Morris Island sat at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, and from late 1862 into 1863 Union forces fought to take it. They then used the island as a fortified base to bombard Confederate defenses, including Fort Sumter and the city of Charleston, during the wider siege of Charleston Harbor. The image is preserved in the Library of Congress and gives modern viewers a direct, unsentimental record of that campaign.

On the Color Morphing Mug

A mug is turned in the hand and seen up close, so the damaged barrel is read one curve at a time as the cup is lifted and rotated. The image only comes fully into view as the mug warms, so pouring in a hot drink brings the gun up out of the surface. It makes a striking gift for anyone with an interest in Civil War history, and it gives a morning coffee a little dramatic weight.

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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.