Start your morning with a bold vision of expansion and symbolism. This accented ceramic mug features John Gast’s iconic 1872 painting, American Progress—a striking allegory of Manifest Destiny and westward expansion. On one side of the painting, it reads “Pushed West in 1872” to mark the painting’s message; on the other, “Painted in 1872” to ground it in its historical moment.


From Columbia floating westward to railroads and telegraphs stretching across the plains, this mug reflects the complicated ambition of a growing nation. Ideal for history lovers, educators, and collectors of American imagery.