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  • Private William B. Todd of Company E, 9Th Virginia Cavalry Regiment With Colt Army Revolver and Smoking a Cigar (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Private William B. Todd of Company E, 9Th Virginia Cavalry Regiment With Colt Army Revolver and Smoking a Cigar (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Private William B. Todd of Company E, 9Th Virginia Cavalry Regiment With Colt Army Revolver and Smoking a Cigar (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Private William B. Todd of Company E, 9Th Virginia Cavalry Regiment With Colt Army Revolver and Smoking a Cigar (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Private William B. Todd of Company E, 9Th Virginia Cavalry Regiment With Colt Army Revolver and Smoking a Cigar (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Private William B. Todd of Company E, 9th Virginia Cavalry Regiment with Colt Army Revolver and Smoking a Cigar - Color Morphing Mug Design

A Confederate cavalryman sits for his portrait with his Colt Army revolver at hand and a cigar between his fingers, staring out with the unhurried composure of a man who expects to be remembered.

Visual Elements & Composition

The portrait is built around the figure of Private Todd, who fills the frame from his posture to his gaze. The revolver is the second anchor, held where the eye lands after the face, and the cigar adds a small, deliberate note of ease against the seriousness of the uniform. The palette is muted and hand-coloured over an old photographic base, so the tones feel warm and slightly worn, as if the image has spent a century and a half in a drawer. Nothing in the composition is decorative. Every element points to the man himself.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Colt revolver marks Todd as a mobile fighter, a cavalryman ready for close action, while the cigar reads as a statement of calm and personal defiance in the middle of a war. Todd served in Company E of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, a regiment that fought with the Army of Northern Virginia from Antietam and Gettysburg through the final Appomattox Campaign. The image was made between 1861 and 1865 as a hand-coloured ambrotype on glass, which makes it a physical record of the photographic technology soldiers could afford to carry into their own portraits. It is a rare, direct look at one man from one of the war's busiest units.

Turning the Story in Hand

A mug is held and turned, so the image is seen from close range and from more than one angle as the drink is raised. This design works that way on purpose. The portrait stays faint while the cup is cold and comes up as hot liquid is poured in, so Private Todd appears gradually, the way a figure resolves out of a half-remembered photograph. Pour in something hot and the soldier steps forward, cigar and revolver included.

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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.