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Canada - British Columbia 1 (1992) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Canada - British Columbia 1 (1992) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Canada - British Columbia 1 (1992) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of British Columbia set within Canada, with the year 1992 printed as its dated anchor.

Visual Elements & Composition

The artwork is built around geography. Canada and its westernmost province are the subject, so the eye settles on the province's outline and its place within the wider country. The year 1992 appears as a numeral in the design, giving the map a fixed moment in time. Nothing decorative competes with the map itself. The layout is plain and direct, so the shapes of land and border carry the whole composition.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map of a province is a statement of identity. British Columbia is Canada's Pacific province, and a map of it speaks to coastline, mountains and distance from the rest of the country. Pairing the place with 1992 turns the piece into a snapshot of a particular moment in its cartography. For anyone who has lived in British Columbia, worked there or simply loves its landscape, the map works as a personal reference point, and it reads just as clearly as a record of a specific year.

Turned in the Hand

A mug is a object you turn as you drink, so the map does not sit still. As the cup rotates, the province slides into view and out again, the way a traveller rereads a route. Morning coffee becomes a few minutes spent looking at the coastline and the year it was drawn. It is a small, cheeky way to keep a bit of home geography on the desk, and a thoughtful gift for the person who always has a favourite place on the map.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.