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Canada - The Great Lakes 2 (1987) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Canada - The Great Lakes 2 (1987) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Canada - The Great Lakes 2 (1987) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of Canada's Great Lakes, drawn as a plain geographic record of a region that sits at the heart of North America.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition is clean and direct. The Great Lakes take centre stage as the subject, with nothing added to distract from them. There is no decorative border, no illustrated flourish, and no crowding of extra imagery. The title itself, Canada - The Great Lakes 2 (1987), carries the key information, so the design lets its geography do the talking.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Great Lakes are one of the continent's defining natural landmarks, a chain of freshwater bodies that shaped trade, settlement and the border between two nations. Mapping them is an act of making a vast landscape legible at a glance. Dated 1987, this piece reflects the late twentieth-century interest in regional geography and cartography, when maps were valued as both reference and object. It is a tribute to its subject rather than a commentary on it.

Made for the Mug in Your Hands

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the map reveals itself in pieces: a shoreline here, a lake there, the curve of the water bending around the cup as you rotate it. That rotation suits a map well, because geography is always read from different angles. Every morning, the first sip becomes a small moment of looking at the region you are holding, a quiet bit of cartographic company with your coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

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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.