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  • Washington, D.C. Mounted Officers and Unidentified Units Passing on Pennsylvania Avenue Near the Treasury (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Washington, D.C. Mounted Officers and Unidentified Units Passing on Pennsylvania Avenue Near the Treasury (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Washington, D.C. Mounted Officers and Unidentified Units Passing on Pennsylvania Avenue Near the Treasury (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Washington, D.C. Mounted Officers and Unidentified Units Passing on Pennsylvania Avenue Near the Treasury (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Washington, D.C. Mounted Officers and Unidentified Units Passing on Pennsylvania Avenue Near the Treasury (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Washington, D.C. Mounted Officers and Unidentified Units Passing on Pennsylvania Avenue Near the Treasury (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Washington, D.C. Mounted Officers and Unidentified Units Passing on Pennsylvania Avenue Near the Treasury - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design records a procession of mounted officers and units moving along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., close to the Treasury building.

Visual Elements & Composition

The scene is built around movement. Riders and the units behind them travel along the avenue in a steady line, so the eye follows the column from one end of the composition to the other. The Treasury building anchors the setting, its architecture giving the street a sense of weight and permanence. The image reads as a documentary view rather than a posed portrait: the figures are seen in passing, as the city would have seen them.

Meaning & Symbolism

Pennsylvania Avenue was the ceremonial spine of the capital, the route along which government, the military and the public met. Placing mounted officers on it, with the Treasury at hand, ties the image to the administrative heart of the nation. The title places the scene in the U.S. Civil War era, when the city filled with soldiers, supply wagons and officials, and when a daily parade down the avenue carried a clear message about who was in charge. The units remain unidentified, which keeps the focus on the procession itself and the civic life it represents.

Made for the Morning Cup

A mug is turned in the hand, so this scene is seen in pieces, one stretch of street at a time, as the cup rotates toward you. The procession carries across the curve, which suits a vessel that is meant to be looked at while it is held. The design also has a built-in reveal: it is only faintly visible when the mug is cold, and the full street comes into view once a hot drink is poured in. Watching the Treasury and the riders emerge is a small, warm moment of history that belongs to the first cup of the day.

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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.