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Octavius Catto Voting Rights Glass Mug — 1871 Philadelphia Election History

$19.99

Octavius Catto Voting Rights glass mug honors one of Philadelphia’s most powerful voices for civil rights, education, equal access, and Black voting rights. This 10oz clear glass mug features a dignified Catto portrait with an 1871 election scene, turning an everyday coffee or tea moment into a reminder of civic courage, historical accuracy, and the cost of protecting the vote. Octavius V. Catto was a Philadelphia educator, athlete, National Guard major, and civil rights activist who fought for