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  • Private William H. Presgraves of Company K, 97Th Militia Virginia Infantry Regiment, With Rifle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Private William H. Presgraves of Company K, 97Th Militia Virginia Infantry Regiment, With Rifle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Private William H. Presgraves of Company K, 97Th Militia Virginia Infantry Regiment, With Rifle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Private William H. Presgraves of Company K, 97Th Militia Virginia Infantry Regiment, With Rifle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Private William H. Presgraves of Company K, 97Th Militia Virginia Infantry Regiment, With Rifle (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Private William H. Presgraves of Company K, 97th Militia Virginia Infantry Regiment, with Rifle - Color Morphing Mug Design

This portrait shows Private William H. Presgraves, an enlisted Confederate soldier of the American Civil War, posed with the rifle that was his main weapon.

Visual Elements & Composition

The soldier is the clear focus of the composition, with the rifle held alongside him so that the weapon reads as part of his identity rather than a prop. Nothing competes with the figure. The design is built around a single person, and its title carries the key identifiers: his name, Company K, and the 97th Militia Virginia Infantry Regiment. Those words and numerals give the image its record-keeping character.

Meaning & Symbolism

The rank of Private marks Presgraves as a frontline enlisted man, not an officer, and the rifle points to his role in the infantry. Rifles gave infantrymen longer range than older smoothbore muskets, so the weapon stands for the changing technology of the period. The 97th was a Virginia militia unit, the kind of state-organized force typically mobilized for local defense rather than long campaigns. Presgraves served from 1861 to 1865. Muster rolls and pension applications from the era can hold more about his service, age and home, but the origin of this photographic record is not documented beyond his identity. The design preserves an ordinary soldier rather than a famous general, which is what gives it its quiet, solemn weight.

On the Color Morphing Mug

A mug is turned in the hand and looked at up close, so the portrait is seen at arm's length and in pieces as the cup is rotated. The design only fully emerges once a hot drink is poured in, so the soldier appears gradually, as if coming out of the past with each warm sip. That slow reveal suits a portrait of a man whose story is itself only partly recovered from the record.

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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.