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  • Petersburg, Virginia . Officer and Men of Company E, 1St New York Engineers (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Petersburg, Virginia . Officer and Men of Company E, 1St New York Engineers (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Petersburg, Virginia . Officer and Men of Company E, 1St New York Engineers (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Petersburg, Virginia . Officer and Men of Company E, 1St New York Engineers (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Petersburg, Virginia . Officer and Men of Company E, 1St New York Engineers (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Petersburg, Virginia . Officer and Men of Company E, 1St New York Engineers (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Petersburg, Virginia . Officer and Men of Company E, 1St New York Engineers (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Petersburg, Virginia . Officer and Men of Company E, 1St New York Engineers (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

This design is a historical photograph of an officer and the men of Company E, 1st New York Engineers, gathered in Petersburg, Virginia during the American Civil War.

What the Camera Caught

The composition is built around the group itself. The officer and the enlisted men stand together as a single unit, and the frame gives the company equal weight rather than singling out one face. Nothing decorative competes with them. The setting stays secondary, so attention lands on the people, their uniforms, and how they hold their places in the line. The result reads as a documentary record rather than a posed portrait, and it sits comfortably in the printed-photograph tradition of the period.

A Unit and Its Moment

Company E belonged to the 1st New York Engineers, a unit whose work was practical rather than glamorous: building, repairing, and maintaining the roads, bridges, and earthworks that armies depended on. Petersburg was one of the most heavily contested places of the war, and engineers were central to the siege operations there. A photograph of a company from that unit preserves the men who did the unglamorous work that kept the campaign moving, and it keeps their names attached to a specific place and time.

Built for the Hand

A mug is a thing you turn in your hands, and this design rewards that. The group appears only as the mug warms: faint when cold, then clearly revealed once a hot drink is poured in. Each morning, the men emerge slowly from the ceramic, which suits a photograph of soldiers who were themselves waiting for the right moment to come into view. Hold the mug close and the company stands at arm's length, a small and personal way to keep a piece of history on the desk.

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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.