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  • Unidentified Soldier in Confederate Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Cap Box, Bayoneted Musket, and Holstered Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Unidentified Soldier in Confederate Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Cap Box, Bayoneted Musket, and Holstered Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Unidentified Soldier in Confederate Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Cap Box, Bayoneted Musket, and Holstered Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Unidentified Soldier in Confederate Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Cap Box, Bayoneted Musket, and Holstered Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Unidentified Soldier in Confederate Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Cap Box, Bayoneted Musket, and Holstered Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Unidentified Soldier in Confederate Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Cap Box, Bayoneted Musket, and Holstered Revolver (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

This design presents a single Confederate soldier, standing in full field dress from the American Civil War, rendered as a straightforward historical portrait.

Visual Elements & Composition

The figure fills the composition, with the long frock coat and the soft, peaked forage cap defining the silhouette. Around the body sit the working equipment of a soldier of the period: a cap box for percussion caps, a bayoneted musket held ready, and a revolver in its holster. Each object is drawn with care, so the eye moves from the cap down the coat to the weapons, reading the uniform as a set of practical details rather than decoration. The palette stays muted and earthy, which suits the serious tone of the portrait.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Confederate frock coat and forage cap identify the wearer with the Southern armies of the 1861 to 1865 conflict, and the cap box, musket and revolver record the mid-nineteenth-century technology that equipped them. The soldier stands for the ordinary men who carried this kit, rather than a commander or a named hero. Because the figure is unnamed, the image speaks for the many individuals who served under the same uniform and whose stories were never recorded in the way their officers' were.

On the Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the soldier is seen in pieces as the cup moves, with the musket and coat passing across the eye as it rotates. The heat-reactive surface keeps the portrait faint while the mug is cold and brings the full figure forward once a hot drink goes in, so the uniform appears gradually, much as a detail emerges on a closer look at an old photograph. It makes a thoughtful choice for a history reader or a collector of Civil War material.

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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.